Graham Hitman

I am a Professor of Molecular Medicine and Diabetes at Queen Mary University of London, a position I have held since 1995, and an Honorary Consultant in Diabetes at Barts Health NHS Trust since 1986. As a medical doctor and scientist, I specialise in diabetes, with a focus on how genetic factors influence diabetes and heart disease, and how these conditions can be prevented. My research has contributed to important advances in the use of cholesterol-lowering treatments and the role of genetic information in diagnosis and patient care. Alongside my clinical and academic work, I have extensive leadership experience, including a number of Director-level roles.

I have been a leaseholder at Princess Park Manor since 2017 and value its unique setting as a historic building within attractive parkland.

I have been happily married for 50 years, with two children and six grandchildren, and have travelled extensively for research. My interests include keeping fit, reading, and I was previously a keen windsurfer and marathon runner.

I am motivated to support the RTM to help maintain the building to a high standard, with transparency and strong leaseholder involvement.