Andrew Bentley

Andrew Bentley holds the position of Prof MAHSC Honorary Clinical Chair in the Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine. He is affiliated with the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust and previously served at North Manchester General Hospital. His qualifications include a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB BS) from King's College London. Bentley has held leadership roles such as Chair of the Intensive Care Foundation (2011–2018) and contributed to professional bodies like the British Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society.

His research focuses on Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, and Clinical Trials, with expertise in ventilation strategies, respiratory failure, and immunology. He has led studies on corticosteroid therapy in COVID-19, long-term non-invasive ventilation outcomes, and socioeconomic factors affecting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis incidence. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3).

Notable contributions include the RECOVERY trial evaluating treatments for hospitalized COVID-19 patients and evaluations of specialist weaning units. Bentley has authored over 79 publications, emphasizing clinical trials, service evaluations, and translational research. His professional memberships span critical care, respiratory, and immunology societies, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise.