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Dr Katy Fidler

Reader in Paediatrics
E: K.Fidler@bsms.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1273 696955 extn 62403
Location: Academic Department of Paediatrics, Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Level 6, Room 663,Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE

DA: Katie Isaac

+44 (0)1273 696955 x62409
DA.Paediatrics@bsms.ac.uk

Areas of expertise: Genetic susceptibility to infection and inflammation

Research areas: Infection and immunology; paediatrics

Other relevant positions: Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases

Biography

PhD, University of London, 2007

“TIPS” teaching course for clinical teachers of medical students, 2006

Wellcome Research Training Fellowship, 2001

Advanced Paediatric Life Support Instructor & APLS teaching course, 1999

MRCPCH, 1996

MB BS, University College and Middlesex School of Medicine, London, 1992

BSc, Intercalated degree in Psychology (2/1), University of London, 1989

Professional society membership:

Member, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
Member, European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID)
Member, British Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases Group (BPAIIG)

Research

Katy has an interest in the pathogenesis of infection especially the role of inherited factors governing susceptibility to infection. Her PhD was undertaken at the Institute of Child Health where she investigated the role of the innate immune system protein, mannose binding lectin (MBL), in children with CF and in those with sepsis on the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Teaching

Katy's teaching responsibilities include:

Lead for paediatric undergraduate education
Module leader for paediatrics, year 5
Lecturer, paediatrics, years 3 and 5
Module leader for paediatric e-learning, 503
Chair of the SSC board

Selected publications

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