Graham Hughes is a rheumatologist. He discovered antiphospholipid syndrome, which was named Hughes syndrome after him, and opened Europe's first lupus clinic. [1] [2] He is editor of the journal Lupus , and has published ten books on lupus and related conditions. [3] Hughes is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. [4] He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to Lupus and Hughes syndrome patients in the 2025 birthday honours of Charles III. [4]