Submitted by aml95 on Tue, 19/05/2026 - 15:31
The Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) has announced its newly elected biomedical and health scientists to its prestigious Fellowship, and we are delighted that Professor Giles Yeo from the IMS-MRL is included in the list of 60 exceptional researchers.
Giles is Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge, and has been elected for his internationally recognised work on the genetics and neuroscience of obesity, and for his leadership in communicating science to the public. He is one of the few scientists worldwide mapping the neural circuits that control feeding directly in the human brain, helping to transform understanding of appetite, body weight regulation and metabolic disease. His research has made important contributions to identifying genetic variants that underpin human obesity and to characterising the hypothalamic neurons that regulate hunger and satiety.
The new Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to advancing medical science, each responsible for pioneering discovery research and translating innovation into tangible benefits for patients and the wider public. The expertise of Fellows elected this year spans a range of clinical and non-clinical disciplines, including cancer medicine, vaccinology, maternal health, suicide prevention and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. They join an esteemed Fellowship of over 1,500 researchers who are at the heart of the Academy’s work to nurture scientific talent and shape research and health policy in the UK and worldwide.
Giles said:
"I am deeply honoured to have been elected into the Academy, which would not have been possible without the support of colleagues and students past and present. There remains much to do to eradicate weight stigma from society, and this recognition provides a welcome boost of motivation!"
Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences, said:
“It is a privilege to welcome this outstanding new cohort to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Each of our new Fellows brings exceptional expertise and a shared commitment to improving health through discovery research, clinical innovation, and the translation of evidence into practice and policy.
“The breadth of disciplines represented this year reflects both the richness of modern medical science and the importance of collaboration across fields. At a time when health challenges are increasingly complex, the Academy’s Fellowship provides a unique platform for scientific leaders to work together, champion excellence, and ensure research delivers real benefits for people and communities.”
We would also like to congratulate other colleagues across Cambridge who have been elected this year including Professors John McCafferty and James Nathan (Department of Medicine), Professor Stefano Pluchino (Clinical Neurosciences), Professor George Vassiliou (Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Department of Haematology), Professor Antonis Antoniou (Public Health and Primary Care) and Professor Anne Willis (MRC Toxicology Unit).
The new Fellows will be formally admitted to the Academy at a ceremony on Tuesday 30 June.
Adapted from a press release from the Academy of Medical Sciences
