Anna Dominiczak

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak is the Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Glasgow, leading the Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences. She is also an Honorary Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Chief Scientist (Health) for the Scottish Government. Her academic career includes directing the British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre (2000–2010) and serving as Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (2010–2020). She established the Glasgow Lighthouse Laboratory and played a pivotal role in the UK-wide Lighthouse Network during the pandemic.

• Education: MD, FRCP, FAHA, FRSE, FMedSci
• Affiliations: Royal Society of Edinburgh, Academy of Medical Sciences, European Society of Hypertension

Her research focuses on hypertension, cardiovascular genomics, and precision medicine. She has published over 500 papers and secured >£100M in research funding. Key contributions include advancing understanding of uromodulin’s role in blood pressure regulation and leading international genomics initiatives.

Recent work emphasizes machine learning applications in hypertension diagnosis and the genetic basis of blood pressure traits. She chairs major journals like Hypertension and Precision Medicine, and advises global health initiatives.