Martin Rutter

Martin Rutter is a Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine at the University of Manchester and Honorary Consultant Physician at the Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary. As Deputy Chief Scientist at UK Biobank, he leads research on cardiometabolic diseases, including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes, with a focus on digital interventions and sleep/circadian rhythms. He holds a Doctorate of Medicine from Newcastle University and conducted research at the Lahey Clinic in the U.S. His work spans clinical practice, academia, and large-scale epidemiological studies.

Education:

• MB ChB, Edinburgh University Medical School (1985)
• MD, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (2003)
• FRCP, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (2005)
• FHEA, Higher Education Academy (2013)

Research Interests: His work focuses on the pathogenesis of cardiometabolic diseases, leveraging UK Biobank and CPRD data. Key areas include sleep/circadian disruption, vascular stiffness, and digital health interventions. Collaborations span the UK, Europe, and the U.S., with emphasis on translational research and clinical trials like the SURMOUNT-REAL UK obesity drug trial.

Grants & Funding: Secured £60M+ in research income, including funding from NIHR, Innovate UK, and Diabetes UK. Named investigator in the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (CVD theme).

Professional Roles:

• Chair, Diabetes Research Steering Group 6 (Diabetes UK)
• Former Chair, Diabetes UK Professional Conference Organising Committee
• Member, Science and Research Advisory Committee (Diabetes UK)

Collaborations: Leads the Manchester Centre for Biological Timing and collaborates with institutions like Harvard Medical School and European Male Ageing Study groups.