Endocrinology and Investigative Medicine
Head of Section - Endocrinology
Key studies and research groups
Amongst others, the Section's research interests include:
- Neuropeptides and the molecular and genetic regulation of metabolism
- Gut hormones to treat obesity
- Endocrine control of obesity and reproductive function (including kisspeptin)
- CNS mechanisms regulating energy expenditure
- Novel diagnostic and prognostic markers for neuroendocrine tumours
- Thyroid hormone and bone
- NIHR HTA Testosterone Efficacy & Safety (TestES) Consortium
- Weight loss programme for men
- Imperial Centre for Endocrinology
Section leadership
Head of Endocrinology and Investigative Medicine
Waljit Dhillo is a Professor in Endocrinology & Metabolism, Consultant Endocrinologist and an NIHR Research Professor. He completed his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School, University of London in 1994. Professor Dhillo’s research investigates novel aspects of endocrine control of obesity and reproductive function. Professor Dhillo is passionate about supporting clinical academic training. He has been Head of training for all Imperial College Academic Clinical Fellows and Clinical Lecturers (since 2005).
Research group leads
Dr Ali Abbara
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Dr Ali Abbara
NIHR Clinician Scientist
Professor Duncan Bassett
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Professor Duncan Bassett
Professor of Endocrinology
Professor Sir Stephen Bloom
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Professor Sir Stephen Bloom
Professor of Medicine
Dr Alexander Comninos
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Dr Alexander Comninos
Consultant & Honorary Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology
Professor Waljit Dhillo
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Professor Waljit Dhillo
Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism
Dr James Gardiner
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Dr James Gardiner
Reader in Molecular Physiology
Dr Channa Jayasena
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Dr Channa Jayasena
Reader in Reproductive Endocrinology and Andrology
Dr Christopher John
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Dr Christopher John
Reader in Pharmacology
Dr Carel le Roux
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Dr Carel le Roux
Reader in Investigative Medicine
Dr Niamh Martin
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Dr Niamh Martin
Reader in Endocrinology
Professor Karim Meeran
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Professor Karim Meeran
Professor of Endocrinology
Professor Kevin Murphy
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Professor Kevin Murphy
Professor of Endocrinology
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Dr Victoria Salem
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Dr Victoria Salem
Harry Keen Diabetes UK Intermediate Fellow
Professor Amir Sam
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Professor Amir Sam
Consultant Endocrinologist
Professor Tricia Tan
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Professor Tricia Tan
Professor of Practice (Metabolic Medicine & Endocrinology)
Professor Graham Williams
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Professor Graham Williams
Clinical Professor of Endocrinology