Dr. Alexander Comninos

Professor

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Biography

Alex joined Imperial College School of Medicine on Academic and Music Scholarships in 1997. He completed an intercalated BSc in Endocrinology in 2001 with class honours. After finishing his medical degree, he trained in Endocrinology and Diabetes under General Internal Medicine at leading hospitals in London, awarded an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship while continuing his research alongside training. In 2011, he was awarded a Wellcome Trust PhD Research Fellowship, followed by an NIHR Clinical Lectureship in 2015 and a Wellcome Trust Institutional Lectureship in 2016. With over 100 publications in clinical translational research focusing on reproductive endocrinology, Alex's research examines the influence of reproductive hormones on behavior and bone health. He has been involved in pioneering studies for new treatments for menopausal hot flushes and is currently focusing on clinical applications of kisspeptin in relation to bone and reproductive health. Alex has presented at various international conferences and is a founding member of a charity focused on Pregnancy-Associated Osteoporosis. He serves as a Consultant Endocrinologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, leading the Imperial Endocrine Bone Unit and is actively involved in teaching and academic contributions, recognized by several prestigious awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Endocrinologist

2001-01-01 — Present

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust • London, United Kingdom

Lead the Imperial Endocrine Bone Unit, responsible for managing over 4000 patient visits annually.

Professor Practice (Endocrinology)

2016-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Involved in research and teaching, and head of Academic Tutoring.

Awards

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Outstanding Teacher Award

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Research Delivery Prize

2024-01-01

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.