The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has recognised two physicians for their outstanding contributions to medicine, science and research.
At the College’s Diploma Ceremony on Wednesday 14 October, clinician scientist, academic leader and practising physician Professor Sir Alimuddin Zumla, and clinician scientist, academic leader and rheumatologist Professor Iain Blair McInnes were awarded Honorary Fellowships. These prestigious awards are the highest level of recognition made by the College.
Speaking at the Diploma Ceremony, College President Professor Hany Eteiba said:
“It is a privilege, pleasure and personal honour to present Sir Alimuddin and Professor McInnes with their Honorary Fellowships. Their careers define excellence through a commitment to humanity that has raised the standards of care in for patients across the world.
“On this special occasion, they join a remarkable community of innovators, pioneers and leaders who have shaped medicine through our College's proud history of setting standards since 1599.”
Professor Sir Alimuddin Zumla
An internationally renowned clinician scientist, academic leader and practising physician, Professor Sir Alimuddin Zumla's (pictured below) work has had a significant impact on global public health.
Born and educated in Zambia, he trained in the UK and USA before becoming Professor of Infectious Diseases and International Health at University College London (UCL) in 1994 and is a Consultant in Infectious Diseases at UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Sir Alimuddin has dedicated his career to improving health outcomes for disadvantaged populations, with focus on tuberculosis, HIV co-infection, emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
He was Knighted by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2017 for services to infectious diseases and global public health.
Professor Iain Blair McInnes
Professor McInnes CBE (pictured below) is an internationally recognised clinician scientist, academic leader and rheumatologist whose research has transformed the understanding and treatment of inflammatory arthritis.
A graduate of the University of Glasgow, he trained in medicine, immunology and rheumatology before undertaking research fellowships in the UK and USA. He is Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow and Muirhead Professor of Medicine and Arthritis UK Professor of Rheumatology.
A former President of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, he has published more than 700 peer-reviewed papers and was awarded a CBE in 2019 for services to medicine and research.
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