Dr. Matthew Pickering

Professor

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Biography

Matthew Pickering is a Professor of Rheumatology at Imperial College London and the Academic Director of the Imperial Lupus Centre. He specializes in the complement system’s role in health and disease, with clinical expertise in systemic lupus erythematosus and complement deficiency states. His research has gained international recognition for elucidating the relationship between uncontrolled complement activation and renal disease. His accomplishments include demonstrating the critical role of complement C5 in the development of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, which led to successful therapeutic applications for this previously untreatable condition. He has also characterized novel kidney diseases, including CFHR5 nephropathy and C3 glomerulopathy, and has played a significant role in the international classification of these diseases within the renal pathology and nephrology community, leading to the publication of consensus documents. His research achievements highlight the mechanistic understanding of these kidney diseases and their underlying defects in complement regulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-10-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Lead researcher and educator in Rheumatology, focusing on complement-mediated diseases.

Consultant Rheumatologist

2003-11-01 — Present

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust • London, United Kingdom

Clinical practitioner specializing in rheumatologic conditions and the complement system.

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.