John Edward Maurice Midgley

John Edward Maurice Midgley (22 February 1935 – 9 December 2023 ) was a British scientist, biochemist and researcher in endocrinology. His main scientific focus was on molecular genetics, microbiology, the development of hormone assays and endocrine research. Midgley pioneered modern diagnostic methods for thyroid function.

Early life and education

Midgley was born in Burley, West Yorkshire, being the only child of Edna (née Clarke) and Maurice Midgley. He received his primary education at Ilkley Grammar School and studied biochemistry at Leeds University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1958.

Subsequently, he received a doctorate in physical chemistry at Exeter College, Oxford. His supervisor was the Nobel laureate Cyril Hinshelwood.

Contributions to science and medicine Midgley's research significantly contributed to medical decision-making and the understanding of thyroid physiology. He authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and had multiple patents. In 2018, he co-authored the book Homeostasis and Allostasis of Thyroid Function, which explores physiological and clinical aspects of the dynamic regulation of thyroid hormones. His numerous scientific articles addressed the interaction between thyrotropin (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4), challenging conventional diagnostic approaches and advocating for more personalised patient care.

Death Midgley died at the age of 88 on December 9, 2023. His wife, Joan, died shortly after him.

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