Dr. Stephen Challacombe

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Biography

Stephen Challacombe is the Martin Rushton Professor of Oral Medicine at King’s College London. He is also a consultant in Diagnostic Microbiology and Immunology at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, where he served from 1984 to 2011. His past roles include Vice Dean of King's College London Dental Institute and Director of External Strategy at the Dental Institute from 2005 to 2011. He has significantly contributed to the fields of mucosal immunology and oral diseases, authoring over 240 peer-reviewed papers and editor of several books. His research interests span mucosal immunity, Candida infections, and oral manifestations of HIV. He has received numerous awards for his contributions, including the Colgate (Hatton) Research Prize and the Distinguished Scientist Award from IADR. A recognized leader in his field, he has served as president of various dental and oral health organizations. Challacombe is also involved in global health initiatives, particularly in Sierra Leone, and has funded research projects examining the oral microbiome's role in health and disease. He is an alumnus of the Mayo Clinic and has received honorary degrees and fellowships from prestigious institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Martin Rushton Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London

Current position focusing on oral medicine and research.

Consultant in Diagnostic Microbiology & Immunology

1984-01-01 — 2011-12-31

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals • London

Provided expert diagnostic microbiology and immunology services.

Awards

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Colgate (Hatton) Research Prize

1977-01-01
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Distinguished Scientist Award

1997-01-01
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Samuel Charles Miller Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.