Dr. Hannah Durrington

Professor

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Biography

Hannah Durrington is an established Professor of Respiratory Circadian Medicine and Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester. Her research focuses on circadian biology and asthma, aiming to improve patient management and treatment strategies for asthma sufferers. After graduating with a BA (Honours) in Medical Sciences from Cambridge University, she trained in Respiratory Medicine, achieving her PhD in 2010. Since then, she has held various academic positions. Durrington's work has garnered significant recognition, including a Senior Clinical Academic Development Award from Asthma UK and a Dean's Clinical Prize. She is deeply involved in clinical practice as an honorary consultant physician at Wythenshawe Hospital and has a prominent role in national respiratory research collaborations. Durrington's commitment to advancing the understanding of asthma and its biological rhythms enhances both her clinical and research pursuits, contributing to the global dialogue on respiratory health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG, UK

Leading a research group focused on chronic respiratory diseases with emphasis on asthma and circadian rhythms.

Honorary Consultant Physician

2014-01-01 — Present

Wythenshawe Hospital, MFT • Manchester, ENG, UK

Providing clinical care in asthma management and leading asthma clinics.

Awards

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Asthma UK Senior Clinical Research Development Award

2014-01-01
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Dean's Clinical Prize

2017-07-01
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MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship

2021-09-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.