John Somauroo

• Over 30 years in clinical cardiology and sports medicine

• Consultant Cardiologist – Countess of Chester Hospital, since 2000

• Consultant in Sport and Exercise Cardiology – Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (present)

• Professor of Cardiology – Liverpool John Moores University, since 2016

• Club Cardiologist – Liverpool Football Club

• Member – Football Association’s Cardiac Screening Panel

• Consultant Cardiologist – Everton FC, Manchester City FC, Blackburn Rovers FC, Derby County FC, and Rangers FC (present)

• International Collaborator – Football Associations in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, and Egypt

• Research Interests: Differentiating physiological from pathological changes in athletes’ hearts

• Research Database: Includes data from football, ultra-endurance runners, Nigerian Olympic team, British Cycling team, boxers, ice hockey, and rugby league

• Publications: Over 60 peer-reviewed papers on various aspects of cardiology

• Best Professor of Cardiology – Liverpool John Moores University, 2010

John Deelun Somauroo was a leading consultant cardiologist and sports cardiology expert in the UK. He was affiliated with the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, and served as a professor at Liverpool John Moores University. His clinical expertise focused on inherited cardiac conditions, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and athletic heart syndrome.

John Somauroo was also the club cardiologist for Liverpool Football Club and worked with several other professional football clubs. He played a pivotal role in establishing cardiac screening programs for athletes in the UK and internationally, including in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, and Egypt.

In addition to his clinical and academic roles, he was an active researcher with a significant publication record and a strong commitment to advancing the field of sports cardiology.

He passed away on May 13, 2020, after a battle with cancer. His contributions to cardiology and sports medicine have left a lasting impact on the field.