**New Memorial Fellowship Launched to Honour Michael Mosley’s Commitment to Metabolic Health**
The family of the late Dr Michael Mosley, a renowned broadcaster and advocate for healthy living, has announced a significant new initiative in his memory. More than a year after Mosley’s sudden death in Greece at the age of 67, his legacy is set to continue with the establishment of a clinical research fellowship aimed at improving the nation’s metabolic health.
Michael Mosley, widely recognised for his work on popularising evidence-based diets and presenting science programmes for the BBC, dedicated much of his career to raising public awareness about the importance of lifestyle in preventing chronic diseases. His wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, has expressed deep pride in the plans to carry forward her late husband’s mission.
“It is increasingly clear that improving metabolic health decreases your risk of multiple chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, reducing blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, dementia, cancer and more,” Dr Bailey Mosley said. “Michael was most proud of his work helping people live healthier lives. Our family is thrilled that this fellowship will carry on that vital work in his name.”
The newly established Michael Mosley Memorial Research Fund is a collaboration between King’s College London and the Chronic Disease Research Foundation (CDRF). According to the family, these institutions will jointly facilitate the appointment of a dedicated research scientist who will focus on patients’ experiences and practical interventions in real healthcare settings.
The selected researcher will work hands-on within hospitals, interacting directly with patients to understand the day-to-day barriers to good metabolic health. The aim is to ensure research findings can be translated into practical solutions and actionable advice, directly benefitting those most in need.
Professor Tim Spector, medical director of the CDRF and a colleague at King’s College London, shared his own reflections on Mosley’s legacy. “Michael was a dear friend, and we shared a passion for empowering people through accessible science and actionable knowledge,” he said. “The funds raised in his name will help take cutting-edge metabolic research from the lab into patients’ lives, supporting concrete improvements in treatment and prevention.”
Dr Mosley’s impact on public health discourse was significant, bringing complicated scientific issues into mainstream conversation. Through documentaries, books and public commentary, he influenced millions to reconsider their eating habits and overall lifestyle.
The announcement of the research fellowship has been met with widespread praise, both from within the scientific community and among members of the public whose lives were touched by Dr Mosley’s advice. Supporters have noted that the initiative is a fitting tribute, aligning with his desire to bridge gaps between scientific discovery and everyday practice.
In the months since his passing, Dr Mosley’s family and colleagues have emphasised his dedication not only to advancing scientific knowledge but also to making it accessible and usable for everyone. The launch of this fellowship stands as a testament to that ethos, ensuring that his influence endures well into the future.
Applications for the research post are expected to open soon, with fundraising efforts already underway to support the work. The Mosley family and their partners hope that this endeavour will catalyse breakthroughs in metabolic health and inspire further action toward reducing the burden of chronic disease across the UK.