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Professor Jeremy Brown
Consultant Respiratory Physician
About our Author
Overview
Professor Brown qualified as a doctor in 1988 and has been a consultant respiratory physician at University College London Hospitals since 2003. He has a particular interest in lung infection, an area in which he has published many research and review articles. As well as his clinical practice he leads a research group at University College London investigating how pneumonia develops and new vaccines and other approaches to prevent lung infections.
GMC Number
3278367
Medical Experience
Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant – UCL/UCLH
Training & Qualifications
MBBS
Specialisms and Areas of Interest
Respiratory Medicine
Publications
Eureka: Respiratory Medicine – Laura-Jane Smith / Jennifer Quint / Jeremy Brown
Articles By This Author
Chest Infection
Chest infections vary in severity – some clear up on their own while others can be life threatening. An early diagnosis helps reduce the risk of needing urgent medical attention.