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Chris P Conlon serves as Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Oxford with key leadership roles including Head of NDM Experimental Medicine Division, Consultant Physician for the 18-bed Infectious Diseases Unit at Churchill Hospital, and Fellow/Tutor in Clinical Medicine at Oriel College.
- Chair of Royal College of Physicians Joint Specialty Committee for Infectious Diseases
- Principal Examiner in Medicine at Oxford
- Former Interim Head of Nuffield Department of Medicine (2016-2019)
His research program integrates clinical practice with laboratory investigation across:
- HIV cure research via RIVER study (HDAC inhibitors/vaccine combinations)
- Tuberculosis diagnostics using whole genome sequencing with Prof. Derrick Crook
- Tropical Medicine Group oversight
- SARS-CoV-2 immune response characterization
Recent publications (2021-2022) reveal concentrated expertise in viral immunology, particularly T cell dynamics and vaccine responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants. His team develops novel assay methodologies while investigating fundamental immune mechanisms in infection and vaccination contexts.
Professional recognition:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
Professor Conlon actively shapes medical education through undergraduate teaching, bedside instruction, and examination leadership. He directs the Experimental Medicine Division while maintaining critical collaborations with Oxford researchers including Paul Klenerman, Tim Peto, and Derrick Crook across infectious disease translational programs.
