Head of Section - Endocrinology
Key studies and research groups
Amongst others, the Section's research interests include:
- Neuropeptides and the molecular and genetic regulation of metabolism
- Gut hormones to treat obesity
- Endocrine control of obesity and reproductive function (including kisspeptin)
- CNS mechanisms regulating energy expenditure
- Novel diagnostic and prognostic markers for neuroendocrine tumours
- Thyroid hormone and bone
- NIHR HTA Testosterone Efficacy & Safety (TestES) Consortium
- Weight loss programme for men
- Imperial Centre for Endocrinology
Section leadership
Head of Endocrinology and Investigative Medicine
Waljit Dhillo is a Professor in Endocrinology & Metabolism, Consultant Endocrinologist and an NIHR Research Professor. He completed his medical training at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School, University of London in 1994. Professor Dhillo’s research investigates novel aspects of endocrine control of obesity and reproductive function. Professor Dhillo is passionate about supporting clinical academic training. He has been Head of training for all Imperial College Academic Clinical Fellows and Clinical Lecturers (since 2005).
Research group leads
Dr Alex Miras
Dr Alex Miras
Visiting Professor
Professor Duncan Bassett
Professor Duncan Bassett
Professor of Endocrinology
Professor Sir Stephen Bloom
Professor Sir Stephen Bloom
Professor of Medicine
Professor Alexander Comninos
Professor Alexander Comninos
Professor of Practice (Endocrinology)
Professor Waljit Dhillo
Professor Waljit Dhillo
Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism
Dr James Gardiner
Dr James Gardiner
Reader in Molecular Physiology
Dr Channa Jayasena
Dr Channa Jayasena
Reader in Reproductive Endocrinology and Andrology
Dr Christopher John
Dr Christopher John
Reader in Pharmacology
Professor Carel le Roux
Professor Carel le Roux
Visiting Professor
Professor Niamh Martin
Professor Niamh Martin
Professor of Endocrinology
Professor Karim Meeran
Professor Karim Meeran
Professor of Endocrinology
Professor Kevin Murphy
Professor Kevin Murphy
Professor of Endocrinology
Dr Bryn Owen
Dr Bryn Owen
Non-Clinical Senior Lecturer
Dr Victoria Salem
Dr Victoria Salem
Clinical Senior Lecturer
Professor Amir Sam
Professor Amir Sam
Head of Imperial College School of Medicine
Professor Tricia Tan
Professor Tricia Tan
Professor of Metabolic Medicine & Endocrinology
Professor Graham Williams
Professor Graham Williams
Clinical Professor of Endocrinology
Contact us
Please forward divisional enquiries Suzanne Wheeler (Assitant to Prof Dhillo)
s.wheeler@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 2489