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Professor Edward S Tobias is a distinguished academic and clinician specializing in Medical Genetics and Genomics at the University of Glasgow. He holds the position of Professor of Genetic Medicine within the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, and serves as an honorary consultant clinical geneticist in the NHS. Professor Tobias is internationally recognized for his contributions to genetics education and research, currently leading the MSc in Medical Genetics & Genomics program which has received multiple awards at UK, Scottish, and university levels.
- Professor of Genetic Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
- Clinical Director of the MSc in Medical Genetics & Genomics
- Lead for the MSc Clinical Genomics course
- Lead for undergraduate MBChB Genetics teaching
- Co-chair of the Human Genome Organisation International Education Committee
Professor Tobias holds an impressive array of qualifications including a BSc (1st class Hons), MBChB, MRCP, PhD (Molecular Biology), and fellowships including FRCP, FHEA, and FAoP. His educational journey laid the foundation for his dual expertise in clinical medicine and molecular genetics research.
Professor Tobias's research focuses on the genetic basis of developmental disorders, particularly using whole-genome DNA sequencing and long-read sequencing technologies. His work has significant clinical applications, especially in understanding Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) conditions. He leads the ethically-approved Genetic Investigation of Rare Disorders study and serves as Chief Investigator on multiple genomic research projects. His collaborative approach extends to institutions including the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the Francis Crick Institute. An enthusiastic innovator, he invented a 3D molecular-viewer virtual reality app for biomedical education that was shortlisted for a UK Technology & Innovation Award.
Analysis of Professor Tobias's recent publications reveals a strong focus on translational genomics, with particular emphasis on Disorders of Sex Development, developmental disorders, and genomic education. His work bridges basic science discoveries with clinical applications, often leveraging large-scale genomic datasets to identify novel gene-disease associations. The publications demonstrate consistent contributions to both clinical genetics practice and educational frameworks for genomic medicine, with several appearing in high-impact journals including Nature, Nature Genetics, and Genetics in Medicine.
- Education Award 2021 of the European Society of Human Genetics
- Four personal student-awarded teaching awards
- Shortlisted for UK Technology & Innovation Award
- Prize from British Society of Human Genetics
- GSK Senior Clinical Research Fellowship
- MRC Training Fellowship
As an educator and mentor, Professor Tobias has supervised numerous students who have gone on to win research prizes. His grant portfolio includes significant funding such as the £3.4m MRC/EPSRC Glasgow Molecular Pathology Node where he served as a work-strand leader, Wellcome Trust funding for exomic sequencing, and his role as co-investigator on the £6 million Scottish Genomes Partnership. He is also a lead educator for University of Glasgow MOOCs on FutureLearn and maintains EuroGEMS.org, an educational platform adopted by both ESHG and HUGO-International as their principal online education source.
Professor Tobias leads an active research group with strong interests in the genetic basis of DSD conditions and collaborates extensively with researchers at the Sanger Institute and Francis Crick Institute. He is also a key member of an award-winning STEM public engagement team and serves as an invited co-chair of the Human Genome Organisation International Education Committee, leading efforts to standardize genomic education globally.
