Professor Aziz Sheikh, Director of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research, has been awarded the University of Edinburgh Principal's Medal for Exceptional Service. The Principal's Medal for Exceptional Service recognises a staff member, or team, who makes a contribution to the University that far exceeds what is expected of their role.
The University of Edinburgh Principal's Office said:
Professor Aziz Sheikh, Director of the Usher Institiute, receives the award in recognition of his large contribution in establishing the Allergy and Respiratory Research Group and the many important initiatives that have flowed from it.
Over the past 12 years, he and his team, which includes Dr Lynn Morrice, Dr Allison Worth and Professor Hilary Pinnock, have built the critical mass to attract major research funding, and had a lasting effect on clinical training and practice which has influence throughout the UK and internationally. Most importantly, it has brought great benefit to people affected by asthma – both through improvements to practice and through carefully designed patient engagement in research.
We are delighted that the University of Edinburgh Principal has chosen to recognise Professor Sheikh, and his team with this prestigious award.
Read more on the Usher Institute (University of Edinburgh) website