Dr. Merlin Willcox

Professor

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Biography

Merlin Willcox qualified in medicine at the University of Oxford in 1998 and completed his training as a General Practitioner in 2004. He combines clinical work as a GP with research endeavors. His professional background includes working at Luther St Medical Centre and the Oxfordshire Urgent Care Service. Willcox's primary research interests focus on global maternal child health, antibiotic stewardship, clinical trials, and traditional herbal medicine. He is actively involved in teaching special study modules in global health and complementary alternative medicines to undergraduate medical students, as well as supervising medical students in their research modules and MSc students in public health and global health. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Michael Arthur Prize in 2019 and the Faculty of Medicine Dean's Award in 2024. Willcox is also a speaker in various external roles, contributing to discussions on clinical trials and herbal medicines.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Research Fellow

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Conducts research in global maternal child health, antibiotic stewardship, and traditional herbal medicine.

Awards

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Michael Arthur Prize

#2024

Faculty of Medicine Dean's Award