Dr Charlie Murray

MA PhD MRCP

Dr Murray is a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at the Royal Free Hospital where he is also Clinical Lead for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

He undertook his initial medical studies at Cambridge University, later qualifying with distinction from the University of London. Between 2001 and 2005 he undertook his initial research period at St Mark’s Hospital, leading to the award of a PhD in 2006.

He has a specialist interest in neurogastroenterology, and a specific interest in the physiology of the upper gut and the role of brain-gut peptides. This has led to ongoing research into the physiological changes and brain-gut interactions associated with obesity surgery and the potential to harness these changes in the pharmacological modulation of obesity.

The critical role of the gut in the mechanisms of appetite and weight loss is at the forefront of his clinical work within the team, bringing also the endoscopic expertise necessary for the development of novel minimally invasive bariatric techniques in the future.