Stephen R. Bloom facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sir Stephen Bloom
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Bloom in 2013
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Stephen Robert Bloom
24 October 1942 |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge (MA, MD) |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaret Janet Bloom (née Sturrock)
(m. 1965) |
| Children | four |
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Sir Stephen Robert Bloom (born October 24, 1942) is a British professor. He works at Imperial College London, where he leads a team that studies important body systems. His work focuses on how our bodies use energy and how hormones work, especially related to conditions like Diabetes.
Learning and Studies
Stephen Bloom studied at Queens' College, Cambridge. He earned a Master of Arts degree in 1968. Later, he received a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1979.
He also earned a Doctor of Science degree from the University of London in 1982. This shows his deep knowledge in his field.
Sir Stephen worked at Middlesex Hospital and University College London. There, he gained experience as a doctor and researcher. He also received special training from the Medical Research Council.
Amazing Discoveries and Awards
Sir Stephen Bloom is known for his important work on the body's endocrine system. This system uses hormones to control many body functions. He especially studied hormones in the digestive system.
He helped us understand how these gut hormones work. He found out how they affect things like how our bodies use glucose (sugar) and how hungry we feel.
His discoveries have led to new ways to treat conditions. These include Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
In 2013, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a very high honor for scientists in the UK.
He was also made a knight by the Queen in 2012. This means he is now called "Sir Stephen."
He has received many other important awards and fellowships. These include:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath)
- Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB)
Sir Stephen also leads a company called Zihipp. This company works on new medicines. These medicines are designed to help treat obesity and diabetes.
