Foster, Dr Helen E
Professor Helen E FosterConsultant Paediatric Rheumatologist
- Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist
- Tel: 0191 213 7968
- GMC Code: 3066355
- Qualifications: MB BS
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Special Interests
Helen’s work is in the specialised area of Paediatric Rheumatology and she has won a variety of honours and awards for her work, including:
Abbott-Innovation in Rheumatology - team award in 2007
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society Patient focus award 2005
Wyeth ‘Moving Forwards’ team award for Rheumatology 2004
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Biography
Dr Foster trained in adult rheumatology and subsequently in general paediatrics and paediatric rheumatology.
She is involved in the Clinical Research programme focusing on barriers to paediatric rheumatological care and developing educational tools to facilitate earlier diagnosis and referral to specialist care. The basic science programme focuses on the understanding of biochemical and immunological mechanisms of joint damage and their role as prognostic indicators in early arthritis. There are also numerous research collaborations with the University, and at a national and international level. Helen’s current work includes, Barriers to Paediatric Rheumatology care and Educational research within Paediatric Musculoskeletal medicine.
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Directorate
Musculo Skeletal Services
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Hospital Base
Freeman Hospital
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Name of Secretary
Alyson Tait / Karen Richardson
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