Prof. Thazhumpal Chacko Mathew completed his PhD from the University of Alberta, Canada in 1992 and obtained FRCPath (UK) in 2003. He had undergone a research training at the University of Lund, Sweden and also worked as Assistant Scientist at NYU, USA. In 1993 he joined the FAHS of Kuwait University. Currently he is Professor and Chairman at the FAHS, Kuwait University. Previously, he was the Vice Dean for Research at FAHS. His research interests are in neurobiology, obesity and diabetes. Prof. Mathew received several awards and published more than 80 papers and attended over 100 conferences.