Victor Gault

Professor Victor Gault is a leading academic at Ulster University's Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, holding the title Professor of Experimental Medicine and serving as Associate Dean (Research and Innovation). With over 20 years in diabetes research, his work centers on brain-gut peptides, particularly incretin hormones and mimetics, exploring their physiological roles, mechanisms, and therapeutic applications for diabetes and obesity. He has published 170+ high-impact articles, secured significant external funding, and holds international patents in peptide therapy. His teaching spans Bioanalytical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry.

• Research Focus: Incretin hormones, gut peptides, cognitive function in metabolic disorders
• Leadership: Associate Dean (Research and Innovation), Faculty of Life & Health Sciences
• Teaching: Bioanalytical Chemistry, Clinical Biochemistry

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Research Fellowship (Ulster University)
• Nick Hales Young Investigator Award (Diabetes UK)
• European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Rising Star Award
• RD Lawrence Lecturer Award (Diabetes UK)