Professor Qasim Aziz is a distinguished Professor of Neurogastroenterology at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London. He has been serving in this role since 2006 and is also the director of the globally recognised Wingate Institute of Neurogastroenterology.

Professor Aziz's medical journey began at the University of Manchester, where he completed his clinical training in general medicine and gastroenterology. He earned his PhD in 1996 and subsequently held various prestigious positions at the University of Manchester, including Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Professor of Gastroenterology.

His research has garnered both national and international acclaim, earning him accolades such as the British Society of Gastroenterology Research Gold Medal and the American Gastroenterology Association, Janssen Award for Basic and Clinical Research. Professor Aziz has published approximately 200 articles in esteemed medical journals, including Lancet, Gastroenterology, Nature Medicine, and Nature Neuroscience.

Professor Aziz's groundbreaking discoveries include identifying the brain centres responsible for swallowing and abdominal pain, and elucidating the role of psychological factors in abdominal pain. He has established a translational research programme focused on understanding the mechanisms and treatments for visceral hypersensitivity, a condition that causes chronic abdominal pain. His recent work has demonstrated the link between joint hypermobility disorders, such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and gastrointestinal symptoms in functional gastrointestinal disorders, which remains a key area of his clinical and research interest.

In addition to his expertise in neurogastroenterology, Professor Aziz is deeply interested in the gut manifestations of systemic diseases, including connective tissue disorders like Lupus and Scleroderma, neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis and stroke, and endocrine diseases like diabetes. He is a sought-after international speaker and frequently lectures on his specialised areas of knowledge.

Professor Qasim Aziz's contributions to the field of neurogastroenterology continue to influence both clinical practice and research, making him a leading figure in his specialty.