Philippe Froguel is a French physician and scientist who serves as chair in Genomic Medicine in the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction at Imperial College London.[1] His research has focused on the genetics of human diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. This includes research identifying the genes glucokinase and HNF1 risk factors for type 2 diabetes. In 2007, he was elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences (UK).[2] In 2017, he was elected corresponding member of the French Académie Nationale de Médecine, and he is also a member of the Mexican National Academy of Medicine (Academia Nacional de Medicina de México).[3]

Froguel received his M.D. from Pierre and Marie Curie University and his Ph.D. from Paris Diderot University.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Professor Philippe Froguel". Imperial College London. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  2. ↑ "Professor Philippe Froguel". The Academy of Medical Sciences. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  3. ↑ "Fiche membre - Philippe Froguel". Académie nationale de médecine. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  4. ↑ "Director – UMR1283". Retrieved 2023-11-19.


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