The Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) is a dedicated body supporting the charity’s mission to enhance outcomes for children with rehabilitation and neuroendocrine needs.
Role of the CAG:
- Act as a sounding board for project-related questions (excluding funding decisions).
- Collaborate with lead Trustees (currently Jenny Limond) to guide projects.
- Focus on wellbeing outcomes for children which clearly align with the charity’s vision to enable brighter futures for childhood brain tumour survivors.
Membership:
The CAG comprises highly respected professionals from various fields such as medical oncology, neurosurgery, neuro-disability, neuropsychology, physiotherapy, and clinical nursing, from both NHS and independent sectors. Members work across the UK, supporting children, adolescents, and adults.
Current Members:
- Professor Sir Bruce Keogh – Chairman, Board Directors, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
- Professor Darren Hargrave – Academic Paediatric Oncologist, GOSH
- Professor JP Kilday – Paediatric Oncologist, Manchester Children’s Hospital/The Christie
- Professor DA Walker – Paediatric Oncologist, Nottingham Children’s Hospital (Retired)
- Dr Louise Robinson – Paediatric Psychologist
- Dr Manuela Cerbone – Paediatric Endocrinologist, GOSH
- Professor Marta Korbonits – Clinical Academic Endocrinologist
- Dr Peta Sharples – Paediatric Neurologist, Bristol Children’s Hospital
- Mr Kristian Aquilina – Paediatric Neurosurgeon, GOSH
- Charlotte Malcolm – Paediatric Neuropsychologist, GOSH
- Mr Simon Cudlip – Neurosurgeon, Oxford
- Professor Diana Greenfield – Consultant Nurse, Late Effects Cancer, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
- Pamela Anderson – Occupational Therapist, Private Practice, London
- Joanne Page – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Manchester Children’s Hospital