Two KCL academics recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours

Two King’s College London academics have been recognised in King Charles’ Birthday Honours.

The Birthday Honours aim to mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK.

The two academics from the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine received OBEs for their contributions to healthcare and medicine.

Professor Robin Ali, from the School of Basic and Medical Biosciences was awarded an OBE for services to gene and cell therapies.

Over the course of his career he has developed therapies for eye disease which have progressed from technology development to clinical trials, and commercialisation.

Professor Ali said: “It is wonderful to receive this recognition, but it is really deserved by the whole team and by the many fantastic colleagues whose support has made any achievement possible.”

Meanwhile Professor Adam Fox from the School of Life Course and Population Sciences was awarded an OBE for his services to paediatric allergy.

Professor Fox chaired the UK Department of Health national care pathway for food allergy in childhood and was a member of the National Institute of Healthcare and Clinical Excellence.

Speaking about the achievement, Professor Fox explained: “It has been my privilege to work in many teams over the years who have contributed so much to this progress, and none more so than the amazing allergy teams at my NHS Trust and King’s College London. I also hope it can raise awareness of how much more we still have to do to help improve the lives of the many people who live with allergic disease.”

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