Stephen Challacombe

Stephen Challacombe is a prominent figure in the fields of oral medicine and mucosal immunology, with a strong background in clinical and translational research.

He served as the Dean for External Affairs for the King's College London Health Schools and as the vice-Dean for the Dental Institute.

Stephen is a member of The Kings Centre for Global Health and has made significant contributions to the field of oral medicine through his extensive publication record of over 250 publications.

His expertise extends to areas such as oral microbiology, food allergy, and intolerance, and he has authored multiple books on these subjects.

Stephen's pioneering work includes the establishment of multidisciplinary clinics addressing bullous diseases, Sjogren's syndrome, OFG, and Oral Crohns, collaborating with specialties like Dermatology, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, and Gastroenterology.

Throughout his career, he has taken on leadership roles nationally and internationally, having been President of various prestigious associations for oral and dental research.

Stephen Challacombe's academic journey includes studying at Guys Hospital and obtaining notable qualifications such as BDS, PhD, FRCPath, FDS, FMedSci, DSc (h.c.), FKC.

He has been recognized for his contributions with awards such as Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences and an honorary doctorate from Athens.

Currently, he holds the position of Professor of Oral Medicine at King's College London and continues to contribute to the advancement of global health through his involvement in world workshops on HIV research.