Prof Kamlesh Khunti
Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine
Position: Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine
Specialization: Diabetes, Vascular Medicine, Multiple Long-Term Conditions, Cardiometabolic Diseases
Affiliation: University of Leicester
Biography
Kamlesh Khunti is Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the University of Leicester. He leads a programme of work on cardiometabolic diseases and multiple long-term conditions (MLTC).
He was recently appointed as Director of the first NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions and is Co-lead for the Cross NIHR Collaboration for Multiple Long-Term Conditions. He is the national NIHR ARC Lead for MLTC and was awarded the Commander of the order of the British Empire (CBE).
Key Research Areas
- Cardiometabolic diseases
- Multiple long-term conditions (MLTC)
- Diabetes management in primary care
- Vascular medicine
- Ethnic health disparities
- Global health research
Leadership Roles
- Director, Leicester Diabetes Centre
- Director, NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) East Midlands
- Director, Centre for Ethnic Health Research
- Director, The Real-World Evidence Unit
- Director, NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions
- Co-lead, Cross NIHR Collaboration for Multiple Long-Term Conditions
- National NIHR ARC Lead for MLTC
Research Focus
Professor Khunti's research focuses on improving the prevention, early detection, and management of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in primary care settings. His work particularly addresses the challenges of managing multiple long-term conditions and reducing health disparities among different ethnic populations.
Honors and Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
- Recognition for contributions to diabetes research and care
- International acknowledgment for work in multiple long-term conditions
- Leadership in national and international health research initiatives
Global Health Impact
As Director of the first NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions, Professor Khunti is leading innovative research to address the global challenge of managing multiple chronic conditions. This work has significant implications for healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Collaborative Initiatives
Professor Khunti serves as Co-lead for the Cross NIHR Collaboration for Multiple Long-Term Conditions, bringing together researchers and clinicians from across the NIHR infrastructure to address the complex challenges of managing multiple long-term conditions through coordinated research and implementation efforts.
Academic Contributions
Through his leadership of the Leicester Diabetes Centre and various research units, Professor Khunti has made substantial contributions to the evidence base for diabetes and cardiovascular disease management. His work has influenced clinical guidelines and healthcare policies both nationally and internationally.