Our researchers
The researchers who take on such a wide range of projects focusing on children’s health are at the core of all that we strive to achieve.
Whilst some of the time we may talk about the research project itself, it is important that we recognise the dedicated individuals who commit so much to making a real difference for the future of children and their families.
Here we celebrate our talented researchers and give you the chance to find out a little more about them, their work and why they do what they do.
Dr Sarah Hillman and congenital heart disease
Dr Sarah Hillman works at Birmingham University as a Sparks researcher where she provides a test to unborn babies with a congenital heart disease
William Dawes and preventing brain injury in premature babies
William Dawes is a Sparks researcher working to help treat brain injury in premature babies using stem cells
Dr Dave Carter and sickle cell anaemia
Dr David Carter works at Oxford Brookes University as a researcher and lecturer. Here he explains why research is the only job he ever wanted to...
Dr Ryan Pink and sickle cell anaemia
Dr Ryan Pink is currently looking at how blood development can help treat children diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia
3-D heart mapping at King’s College London
Dr David Cox is a Sparks Research Fellow working at King's College London. Here he talks through his work looking to improve our understanding of the...
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