SUDC UK TEAM

SUDC UK Staff

Nikki Speed PhD

Co-Founder and CEO of SUDC UK

Hannah Johnston

Communications Manager

Lorna McKay

Fundraising and Events Manager

Mandy Rooke

Team Administrator

Catherine Matson

Trusts Manager

Vanessa Grzywacz

Graphic Designer

Lorna de Bourg

Family Support Nurse

Sara Eltman

Head of Income and Marketing

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SUDC UK Trustees

Camilla Gooden

Co-Founder and Trustee

Helen Charalambous

Co-Founder and Chair of Trustees

Elizabeth Milliken

Trustee

Madeleine Finn

Trustee

Chris Bingham

Trustee and Treasurer

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Expert Advisors and Patron

We collaborate with leading experts in the field of sudden child death. Our advisors bring diverse expertise and provide SUDC UK with timely, thoughtful guidance on scientific matters, our medical education programs, advocacy work, research publications, charity communications, and any clinical or emotionally sensitive issues. They are committed to our mission, vision, and values.

Professor Marta Cohen OBE

Expert Advisor

Professor Peter Fleming CBE

Expert Advisor

Dr Joanna Garstang

Expert Advisor

Dr Samantha Holden

Expert Advisor

Dr Jan Till

Expert Advisor

Professor Mary Sheppard

Expert Advisor

Professor Mike Campbell

Expert Advisor

Professor Sanjay Sisodiya

Expert Advisor

Professor Finbar O'Callaghan

Expert Advisor

Professor Carola Vinuesa

Expert Advisor

Laura Gould, MSc, MA, PT

Expert Advisor

Jenni Thomas OBE

SUDC UK Patron

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Research Panel

SUDC UK is supported by a separate and independent Research Review Panel (RRP). This comprises scientists, clinicians, researchers, data experts and parents and it’s purpose is to support, guide and implement the charity’s grant application and review process. For RRP members and other documents outlining the application process and our research strategy please visit www.sudc.org.uk/professionals.

Professor Rachel Chambers

Chair of Research Review Panel