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Professor Waljit Dhillo is a leading expert in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Imperial College London. He holds the position of Consultant Endocrinologist and is an NIHR Senior Investigator. He completed his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School, University of London, in 1994, where he was awarded an Intercalated BSc in Biochemistry with Class Honours. He joined the North West Thames Rotation as a Diabetes and Endocrinology Specialist Registrar and completed his PhD focused on the role of novel neuropeptides in appetite regulation. Professor Dhillo's research is pivotal in understanding neuroendocrine mechanisms controlling obesity and reproductive function. He is known for his innovative translational research identifying kisspeptin as a potential therapeutic target for infertility and menopausal flushing. He has published extensively, highlighting his findings in major publications and has received several prestigious awards for his work. His leadership roles include being the Dean of the NIHR Academy and heading the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism at Imperial College. He is passionate about supporting clinical academic training, overseeing training across numerous UK centres, and has been recognized for his contributions to medical sciences, having been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
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