John Achermann

Prof John Achermann is a Clinical Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at the Genetics & Genomic Medicine Department, University College London (UCL), with an active role at the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health since 2023. His career spans clinical and research expertise in adrenal and sex development, genetic mechanisms of disease, and nuclear receptor biology, highlighted by over 200 publications and an h-index of 67.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Cambridge (1988)
  • Bachelor of Medicine, University of Cambridge (1990)
  • Master of Arts, University of Cambridge (1992)
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Cambridge (1997)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Cambridge (2011)

His research focuses on molecular genetics of adrenal and reproductive development, integrating transcriptomics and genomic medicine to understand disorders like Turner syndrome, Disorders of Sex Development (DSD), and adrenal insufficiency. Recent work includes single-cell analyses of fetal gonads, exome sequencing for DSD/POI, and NR5A1/SRY regulatory mechanisms. Key awards include the 2025 ESPE Research Award, 2023 Henning Andersen Prize, and 2016 Clinical Endocrinology Trust Lecturer Medal.

Scientific Awards:

• ESPE Research Award (2025)
• Henning Andersen Prize (2023, 2007)
• Clinical Endocrinology Trust Lecturer Medal (2016)
• SPARKS/RCPCH Young Investigator (2007)
• ESPE Young Investigator (2002)
• Noble Prize for MD Thesis (1998)

As Head of the Molecular Basis of Rare Disease Section and Deputy Head of Genetics & Genomic Medicine at UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, he bridges clinical practice with translational research. He contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, supervises MSc projects, and serves on the ESPE Local Organising Committee for 2024. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for Good Health & Well-Being and Gender Equality.