Richard Tedder
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Professor
the Hon. Richard Tedder FRCP
is an English
virologist
and microbiologist
, head of the Department of Virology at the University College London Medical School.
FRS FRSE, and grandson of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder
, Richard Tedder was educated at Dauntsey's School
, the University of Cambridge
and the Middlesex Hospital
and holds degrees in Zoology
and Medicine
. He has been a Medical Virologist since 1975.
He was Research Assistant to Professor Richard Harrison at the London Hospital Medical School
, then worked with Dr J. D. H. Slater at the Middlesex Hospital
from 1973 to 1974 and with Mr A. Grabham at Kettering
General Hospital for a year, before being appointed as Assistant Lecturer and Honorary Senior House Orderly Registrar in the School of Pathology at Middlesex Hospital Medical School (1975 to 1976). From 1977 to 1979 he was Wellcome Research Fellow at Middlesex in the Department of Medical Microbiology's virology section and a Lecturer in the same department from 1980 to 1981. He was appointed a Senior Lecturer at University College London Medical School in 1981, Head of the Division of Virology there in 1982, continuing to 1995, in 1991 being appointed a Professor of Medical Virology. He became Head of the Department of Virology in 1995.
In 2001, Tedder wrote to Sir Brian Follett
, who chaired 'The Royal Society Inquiry into Infectious Diseases in Livestock', which produced a report examining the scientific aspects of the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth crisis, such as the efficacy of vaccinations and the way the virus spreads. Tedder wrote that "it came as something of a surprise" to him that Follett had not involved any virologists in his work.
On severe acute respiratory syndrome
, or Sars, he said in 2003 "What Sars has done is rekindle the concept of the global village. Somebody's problem on a peninsula in South East Asia is Toronto's problem a few days later."
Tedder's first published work was on Hepatitis B, with later work on the diagnostic development and treatment of HIV
and Hepatitis C
. He also has interests in chronic viral infections
of the liver
. He is a consultant virologist to the National Blood Service
and a member of several Department of Health, Royal College of Pathologists
and SHA
working parties and groups in the fields of virology and pathology
.
Professor
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the Hon. Richard Tedder FRCP
Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...
is an English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
virologist
Virology
Virology is the study of viruses and virus-like agents: their structure, classification and evolution, their ways to infect and exploit cells for virus reproduction, the diseases they cause, the techniques to isolate and culture them, and their use in research and therapy...
and microbiologist
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are defined as any microscopic organism that comprises either a single cell , cell clusters or no cell at all . This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes...
, head of the Department of Virology at the University College London Medical School.
Life
The younger son of Professor Lord TedderJohn Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder
John Michael Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder, FRSE , was the Purdie Professor of Chemistry at St. Andrews University, Scotland.-Early life and education:...
FRS FRSE, and grandson of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder
Arthur Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Arthur William Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder, GCB was a senior British air force commander. During the First World War, he was a pilot and squadron commander in the Royal Flying Corps and he went on to serve as a senior officer in the Royal Air Force during the inter-war...
, Richard Tedder was educated at Dauntsey's School
Dauntsey's School
Dauntsey's School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in the village of West Lavington, Wiltshire, England. The School was founded in 1542, in accordance with the will of William Dauntesey, a master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers....
, the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
and the Middlesex Hospital
Middlesex Hospital
The Middlesex Hospital was a teaching hospital located in the Fitzrovia area of London, United Kingdom. First opened in 1745 on Windmill Street, it was moved in 1757 to Mortimer Street where it remained until it was finally closed in 2005. Its staff and services were transferred to various sites...
and holds degrees in Zoology
Zoology
Zoology |zoölogy]]), is the branch of biology that relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct...
and Medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
. He has been a Medical Virologist since 1975.
He was Research Assistant to Professor Richard Harrison at the London Hospital Medical School
Royal London Hospital
The Royal London Hospital was founded in September 1740 and was originally named The London Infirmary. The name changed to The London Hospital in 1748 and then to The Royal London Hospital on its 250th anniversary in 1990. The first patients were treated at a house in Featherstone Street,...
, then worked with Dr J. D. H. Slater at the Middlesex Hospital
Middlesex Hospital
The Middlesex Hospital was a teaching hospital located in the Fitzrovia area of London, United Kingdom. First opened in 1745 on Windmill Street, it was moved in 1757 to Mortimer Street where it remained until it was finally closed in 2005. Its staff and services were transferred to various sites...
from 1973 to 1974 and with Mr A. Grabham at Kettering
Kettering
Kettering is a market town in the Borough of Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. It is situated about from London. Kettering is mainly situated on the west side of the River Ise, a tributary of the River Nene which meets at Wellingborough...
General Hospital for a year, before being appointed as Assistant Lecturer and Honorary Senior House Orderly Registrar in the School of Pathology at Middlesex Hospital Medical School (1975 to 1976). From 1977 to 1979 he was Wellcome Research Fellow at Middlesex in the Department of Medical Microbiology's virology section and a Lecturer in the same department from 1980 to 1981. He was appointed a Senior Lecturer at University College London Medical School in 1981, Head of the Division of Virology there in 1982, continuing to 1995, in 1991 being appointed a Professor of Medical Virology. He became Head of the Department of Virology in 1995.
In 2001, Tedder wrote to Sir Brian Follett
Brian Follett
Professor Sir Brian Keith Follett FRS chaired the UK government's Training and Development Agency for Schools from 2003-9. The TDA is responsible for recruiting to the teaching profession Professor Sir Brian Keith Follett FRS (born 22 February 1939) chaired the UK government's Training and...
, who chaired 'The Royal Society Inquiry into Infectious Diseases in Livestock', which produced a report examining the scientific aspects of the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth crisis, such as the efficacy of vaccinations and the way the virus spreads. Tedder wrote that "it came as something of a surprise" to him that Follett had not involved any virologists in his work.
On severe acute respiratory syndrome
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is a respiratory disease in humans which is caused by the SARS coronavirus . Between November 2002 and July 2003 an outbreak of SARS in Hong Kong nearly became a pandemic, with 8,422 cases and 916 deaths worldwide according to the WHO...
, or Sars, he said in 2003 "What Sars has done is rekindle the concept of the global village. Somebody's problem on a peninsula in South East Asia is Toronto's problem a few days later."
Tedder's first published work was on Hepatitis B, with later work on the diagnostic development and treatment of HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
and Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease primarily affecting the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus . The infection is often asymptomatic, but chronic infection can lead to scarring of the liver and ultimately to cirrhosis, which is generally apparent after many years...
. He also has interests in chronic viral infections
Virus
A virus is a small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of organisms. Viruses infect all types of organisms, from animals and plants to bacteria and archaea...
of the liver
Liver
The liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion...
. He is a consultant virologist to the National Blood Service
National Blood Service
The National Blood Service is the organisation for England and North Wales which collects blood and other tissues, tests, processes, and supplies all the hospitals in England and North Wales...
and a member of several Department of Health, Royal College of Pathologists
Royal College of Pathologists
The Royal College of Pathologists, founded in 1962, was established to co-ordinate this development and maintain the internationally renowned standards and reputation of British pathology. Today the College advises on a vast range of issues relating to pathology...
and SHA
Sha
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working parties and groups in the fields of virology and pathology
Pathology
Pathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
.
Other appointments
- Honorary Consultant, Department of Microbiological Reagents, Public Health Laboratory Service, Colindale, 1981-
- Short term external Consultant, Global Project on AIDS, World Health Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland, 1987-
- Director of Virology Service, UCL Hospitals 1991 onwards
- Honorary Consultant Microbiologist, North London Blood Transfusion Centre, Colindale, 1981 onwards
- Department of Health Advisory Group on Hepatitis
- Consultant Virologist to the National Blood Service, 1995 onwards
- Head of Blood Borne Virus Unit at the Centre for Infections, Health Protection Agency, Colindale
- Standing Advisory Committee on Transfusion Trasmitted Infections
- Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO)
Membership of professional bodies
- Fellow of the Royal College of PhysiciansRoyal College of PhysiciansThe Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...
- Fellow of the Royal College of PathologistsRoyal College of PathologistsThe Royal College of Pathologists, founded in 1962, was established to co-ordinate this development and maintain the internationally renowned standards and reputation of British pathology. Today the College advises on a vast range of issues relating to pathology...
, and Council Member - Society for General Microbiology
- European Association for the Study of the Liver
- European Rapid Viral Diagnosis Group