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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rudolf Hoermann

John Midgley obituary

John Midgley took part in groundbreaking work in the field of thyroid hormone detection.
John Midgley took part in groundbreaking work in the field of thyroid hormone detection. Photograph: Sabera Bham

My colleague and friend John Midgley, who has died aged 88, was a scientist, biochemist and researcher best known for the invention and development of thyroid hormone blood tests in the 1980s.

A pioneer in medical biochemistry, his work in the field of thyroid hormone detection hugely improved patient care. John was also a passionate advocate for patients – as a medical adviser to the charity Thyroid UK, commentator and writer.

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