Our Network

Meet Our Distinguished Collaborators

Join us in our mission to transform children's health through collaborative research. Our network of world-class experts brings diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to tackle complex challenges.

Prof. Justin Zachariah

MD, MPH, Associate Professor in Pediatric Cardiology

Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, US

Prof. Dike Bevis Ojji

MD. PhD. Professor of Preventive Cardiology, Principal Investigator of Cardiovascular Research unit

College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria

Dr. Sartorio Alessandro

MD.

Medical Director of the Auxo-endocrinological Experimental Research Laboratory, Italy.

Prof. Gary F. Mitchell

Cardiovascular Engineering Inc. Norwood, MA 02062, United States

Prof. Carolyn Summerbell

PhD, Professor of Nutrition

Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Durham University, UK

Prof. Alan R. Barker

PhD, Associate Professor in Paediatric Physiology and Health

Children's Health and Exercise Research Centre, University of Exeter, UK

Prof. Kai Kaarniranta

MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology

University of Eastern Finland and Chief physician, Department of Ophthalmology, Kuopio University Hospital, Finland

Prof. Tracy Baynard

PhD, Professor

Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, Manning College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, US

Prof. Augustine Odili

MD, PhD, Professor of Preventive Cardiology

Department of Epidemiology, Circulatory Health Research Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, Nigeria

Prof. Donald M. Llyod-Jones

MD, ScM, President of the American Heart Association 2021-2022

Professor of Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology), Medicine (Cardiology) and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA

Prof. Costan Magnussen

PhD, Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Epidemiology

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Australia; Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Turku, Finland

Prof. Paul Leeson

MD, PhD, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine

Head of Oxford Cardiovascular Clinical Research Facility, Consultant Physician, University of Oxford, UK

Prof. Adam Lewandowski

Deputy Chief Scientist for UK Biobank and an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Science

The Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU)

Prof. Wei Perng

PhD MPH, Associate Professor of Epidemiology

Colorado School of Public Health Associate Director of Research Training & Education, Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center, Denver, Colorado, US

Prof. Mélanie Henderson

MD, FRCPC, PhD

Head, Research Axis ‐ Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health, CHU Sainte‐Justine Pediatric Endocrinologist, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal

Prof. Dr. Renate Oberhoffer-Fritz

Professor of Pediatric Cardiology

Chair of Pediatric Prevention, Dean Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Technical University Munich, Germany

Prof. Craig Williams

PhD, Director of the Children's Health & Exercise Research Centre (CHERC)

Professor of Paediatric Physiology and Health, Public Health and Sports Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, UK

Dr. med. Christoph Saner

MD, PhD, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Senior Physician

Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland and Honorary Research Fellow Murdoch Children`s Research Institute Parkville, Australia

Dr. Dimitris Vlachopoulos

PhD, FHEA, Senior Lecturer

Pediatric Exercise and Health, Children's Health and Exercise Research Centre - Public Health and Sports Sciences department Faculty of Health and Life Sciences - University of Exeter Medical School, UK

Collaborative Excellence

Impactful Partnerships in Action

Our collaborative achievements showcase the power of working together to advance children's health research.

Celebrating Joint Achievements

Our collaborative spirit has been recognized through prestigious awards and breakthrough discoveries. Together, we're creating a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Global Network

Building bridges across continents, we collaborate with leading institutions to share knowledge, resources, and expertise in children's health research.

Innovative Research

Together with our partners, we pioneer groundbreaking studies that combine diverse methodologies and perspectives to unlock new insights in pediatric health.

Lasting Impact

Our collaborative efforts translate into real-world solutions, influencing health policies and improving children's lives across communities.

Fostering Global Connections

Through regular interactions with leading experts worldwide, we create an environment where innovative ideas flourish and transformative research takes shape. These partnerships enrich our understanding and accelerate progress in children's health research.

Knowledge Exchange

Regular symposiums foster dynamic exchange of ideas and methodologies, enriching our research approaches and outcomes.

Shared Vision

United by our commitment to children's health, we collaborate across disciplines to develop comprehensive solutions to complex health challenges.

Future Innovation

Our partnerships drive continuous innovation, pushing boundaries to discover new ways of understanding and improving children's fitness and health.

Meet the supporters behind the science

Discover how our dedicated funders empower groundbreaking pediatric health research and make lasting impact possible.

Meet our funders