Professor Simon Heller is a prominent figure in diabetes research, serving as Co-Chair of NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research subcommittee B and holding the position of Professor of Clinical Diabetes at the University of Sheffield. He is also Director of Research and Development and an Honorary Consultant Physician at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. With a strong academic background and extensive clinical experience, Professor Heller's work focuses on understanding hypoglycemia and developing effective interventions for diabetes self-management. His contributions have earned him the role of National Speciality Lead in Diabetes for the NIHR CRN and the distinction of being named an NIHR Senior Investigator.