Gareth Williams - Medicine

Professor Gareth Williams is a British medical expert, especially in diabetes and obesity research.

He studied Medicine and Pharmacology at Cambridge University, graduating with honors in 1977, and further trained in London and Geneva. He became a Professor of Medicine at the University of Liverpool, where he built a respected research group focusing on diabetes and obesity. Later, he served as the Dean of Medicine at the University of Bristol and is now an Emeritus Professor there.

Beyond his academic roles, Professor Williams has written several books on medical history. His notable works include Angel of Death: The Story of Smallpox, which was shortlisted for the Wellcome Trust Book Prize, Paralysed with Fear: The Story of Polio, and A Monstrous Commotion.

Professor Williams has also been active in promoting medical collaboration between the UK and France. He served as President of the Anglo-French Medical Society, an organization dedicated to fostering medical cooperation between the two countries. In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Angers in France.

His connection with the University of Angers highlights his commitment to enhancing medical education and research through international partnerships. This honorary degree reflects his significant impact on the global medical community and his dedication to advancing medical knowledge across borders.

The University of Angers awarded Professor Gareth Williams the Doctor Honoris Causa title on December 9, 2007