John Pickup is an Emeritus Professor of Diabetes and Metabolism at King’s College London and Guy’s Hospital, UK, with a background in medicine and a PhD in endocrine pharmacology from the University of Oxford. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Banting Memorial Lecture of Diabetes UK and the Diabetes Technology Society Leadership Award. Throughout his career, he has been devoted to advancing diabetes care through innovative technologies, such as insulin pump therapy, glucose sensors, and nanomedicine applications. His expertise has left a significant impact on the field.