Professor Steve Thompson
Professor of Immunology, Education & Widening Participation and Co-director of the Extended Medical Degree Programme
- School Academic Lead, Education
Biography
Professor Thompson has over 25 years of research experience as an immunologist focusing on the design of novel immunotherapies for rheumatoid arthritis.
In more recent years his career has focused more on education, currently being Head of the Teaching Centre for Immunology, School Education Lead and co-director of the Extended Medical Degree Programme. He is also the widening participation lead for King’s Health Partners where he and colleagues received the King’s Award in 2017 for widening participation and social mobility.
Research
King’s Health Programmes Attainment Gaps Research Group
Providing culturally appropriate care for all is core to health equality and patient-centred care.
Widening Participation (WP) in Medical Education: New Challenges
This group studies the inter-relationship between policy, research, and practice as they impact on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education.
News
Second School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences summer camp held
Sponsored by King's Health Partners' Widening Participation Committee and organised with help from In2scienceUK, students spent two weeks with the School of...
Research
King’s Health Programmes Attainment Gaps Research Group
Providing culturally appropriate care for all is core to health equality and patient-centred care.
Widening Participation (WP) in Medical Education: New Challenges
This group studies the inter-relationship between policy, research, and practice as they impact on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education.
News
Second School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences summer camp held
Sponsored by King's Health Partners' Widening Participation Committee and organised with help from In2scienceUK, students spent two weeks with the School of...