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Elizabeth (Liz) Porterfield cared for her son who had Huntington’s Disease. Liz recently retired from her role as Head, Strategic Planning and Clinical Priorities, with the Scottish Read More »
Sue Millman has spent her career in the voluntary sector. Initially Sue worked with people who were homeless or needing support in their housing situation, including refugees, Read More »
David Ramsden has been Chief Executive of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust since December 2016. He has almost 20 years experience of working in the charity sector and Read More »
Sondra’s passion comes from her personal experience of the effects of rare conditions within her own family, and from having over 10 years’ experience working for charities. Read More »
Gloria Clark currently works as a Project Manager for the Patients Association, running projects for healthcare organisations directed at involving patients and improving care. She was formerly the elected Read More »
Phillippa has been involved with several charities over the years and has knowledge of neuromuscular conditions, along with experiences of meeting people from different sections of the Read More »
Sara Hunt is the CEO and founder of ALD Life, a charity supporting sufferers of the rare and terminal genetic brain disorder adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Both of Sara’s Read More »
Celine is a behavioural scientist, currently based at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Her research focuses on the lived experience of patients and families affected by rare genetic Read More »
Neil is a former trustee of Haemochromatosis UK, where he now serves as Chief Executive (appointed June 2019). He previously led a rare disease charity that supports Read More »
Susan has a science background with a degree in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. She joined the charity sector in 2002. She is the Head of Research and Specialist Read More »
Julie has been a full-time volunteer for almost 20 years and has extensive experience of working with researchers, those delivering services to families and other non-profit organisations. Read More »
Sarah Wynn has a PhD in Genetics from Imperial College London and nine years postdoctoral research experience. Sarah’s family are members of Unique. As Information Officer for Read More »
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