Peter Quilliam (pharmacologist)

Juan Peter Quilliam OBE (1915 - 11 September 2003) was emeritus professor of pharmacology at the University of London.[1]

He is buried at St Andrew's church, Totteridge, London.

Early life

Juan Peter Quilliam was born in East Sheen (then Surrey, now London).[2] His father Thomas, a chemist and schoolmaster, was from Peel, Isle of Man and a descendent of John Quilliam. His mother Maude (née Pavitt) was a linguist. Quilliam attended University College School. At age 16, he earned a scholarship to University College London (UCL). He was a rower and completed a Master of Science (MSc) in Physiology.[3]

References

  1. ^ Quilliam, P.; Brown, D. (2004). "Peter Quilliam". BMJ: British Medical Journal. 328 (7436): 408. PMC 341438.
  2. ^ "Juan Pete Quilliam". Royal College of Physicians. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  3. ^ "JP Quilliam (1915–2003)". PA2. British Pharmacological Society. Retrieved 10 October 2025.