Dr Hugh Montgomery

Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, Dr Hugh Montgomery is at the forefront of gene research and most recently, Covid-19 care. Based at the Whittington Hospital, London, Montgomery has worked as a medial doctor since 1987, alongside which he has been dedicated to research and development, including the field of artificial intelligence in relation to health. His work was recognised in 2022 as he received an OBE. With such an extensive and accomplished career, Montgomery is sought after to share his expertise as a speaker. Specialising in the impact of medical crisis on business, health technology advancements and progressive research, Montgomery offers beneficial insight into a range of audiences.

As a long-standing faculty member of University College London, Montgomery has held several influential roles, including Director of the Centre for Human Health and Performance. In this position he explores human nature through scientific research to influence understanding, with one of his most notable discoveries being that of the allele of the gene relating to fitness; the first of its kind. Montgomery has made countless influential contributions in academia, including publishing over 450 articles explaining his findings.

Currently, Montgomery combines his educational role as a Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at UCL with practical medical work as an intensive care consultant at the Whittington’s Hospital. Most recently, Montgomery has been a leading voice on the Covid-19 pandemic, sharing his personal experiences from the frontline of medical intervention with the general public, and offering sage advice on the practical steps that can be taken to prevent further spreading. He has been featured on news media outlets on several occasions expressing his expert opinion. Additionally, Montgomery regularly contributes to articles and medical papers backed by his first-hand research.

With such an established career, Montgomery has been recognised for his achievements with many prestigious industry awards. One of his earliest accolades was the Award for Excellence in Clinical Investigation and later he received the Draeger Prize for the best critical care paper of the year. Much of Montgomery’s recognition has come from his work as a lecturer as he has conducted high profile presentation like the Royal Institution Christmas Lecture and the Ellison-Cliffe Lecture. For the depth of understanding his talks convey, Montgomery received the Hull Grundy Lectureship and Medal.

At speaking occasions, Montgomery brings his award winning presenting style to deliver outstanding speeches to a wide arrange of audience demographics.