The science of paediatrics, child health research, and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

摘要

INTRODUCTION: Having completed a five year term as Science & Research Vice President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), I offer a personal reflection. I explain why I believe the science of paediatrics, and child health research in the UK, are vibrant and strong and present my view that with a strengthened RCPCH, and sustained vision by paediatricians, these could become an international beacon, benefiting child and population health globally.