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Professor Akheel Syed serves as an Honorary Clinical Chair at Manchester Academic Health Science Centre within the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Gastroenterology. He is also a Consultant Physician in Diabetes & Endocrinology at Salford Care Organisation. His professional memberships include the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Society for Endocrinology, and British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society.
Dr. Syed's research focuses primarily on Bariatric Surgery (100% of his fingerprint), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (38%), Body Mass Index (26%), Gastric Bypass Surgery (20%), Morbid Obesity (19%), and Diabetes (19%). His work examines the genetic and molecular basis of glucocorticoid sensitivity in obesity and the metabolic syndrome, with significant contributions to understanding how bariatric surgery affects cardiovascular disease risk and metabolic health. His research spans clinical applications of weight loss interventions, endocrine diagnostics, and management of metabolic disorders.
His publication record shows a strong trend toward obesity management, bariatric surgery outcomes, and diabetes care. Recent work focuses on semaglutide applications, weight loss prediction tools like SOPHIA, and diagnostic approaches for endocrine disorders. His research increasingly addresses the intersection of mental health and metabolic conditions, particularly obesity in schizophrenia patients.
Among his scientific achievements are:
- Best Presentation in the Disorders of Appetite and Weight (2022)
- Iodinated contrast-induced thyrotoxicosis following coronary angioplasty research (2013)
- Novel insights into bariatric surgery's cardiovascular benefits (2018)
- Quality Teaching Placement awards (2022, 2023)
Professor Syed actively contributes to medical education through invited talks, peer review activities, and conference organization. He has served as a peer reviewer for journals including Obesity Surgery and CMAJ, and has presented at international conferences on bariatric surgery follow-up and management. His 35 recorded activities include 15 publication peer-reviews, 9 invited talks, and 5 committee memberships.
His work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to good health and well-being. His clinical and research activities focus on improving outcomes for patients with obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic conditions through both surgical and medical interventions.
