Professor Finbar O'Callaghan

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital (London) PhD, MSc, FRPCH, FRCP

I am a Professor in Paediatric Neuroscience at the Institute of Child Health, University College London and have been a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) since 2013. Prior to this, I was a consultant at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) for 10 years. I have led the Bath TSC clinic since 2006, having joined in 1992 to complete my PhD with Professor John Osborne. I have led the GOSH TSC clinic since 2013.

My research interests are in TSC, infantile epilepsy and childhood stroke, with particular emphasis on epidemiology and clinical trials. I was the Chief Investigator of the International Collaborative Infantile Spasm Study (ICISS) and the Metformin in TSC (MiTS) trial. I am also the Secretary for the European Paediatric Neurology Society and President-elect of the British Paediatric Neurology Association.

In my spare time I enjoy supporting Manchester United and have previously played rugby.

Please note: Prof O'Callaghan does a monthly TSC clinic in Bath.

Dr Ron Loh

Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Neurology (Cardiff)
MB BCh, MSc, MRCPCH ,BAO, DCH, DTM&H.

I qualified in Ireland and undertook paediatric specialist training in London, Bristol and then a neurology Fellowship in Australia.

I have a specialist interest in TSC, epilepsy and headache disorders. I was previously lead for Rare Diseases for the Genome Project and Academy Paediatrics. I am also a Consultant Paediatrician at the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Cardiff.

In my spare time I enjoy an occasional round of golf.

Dr Richard Dixon

I qualified in medicine from Birmingham University in 2013. I completed general medical training as a senior house office and then completed specialist training in General Practice. I have a keen subspecialist interest in dermatology.

I come from a basic science background having completed a Biochemistry degree in Bath in 2005 and a PhD in Myocardial protection at University College London in 2009. I joined the TSC team at the Royal United Hospital Bath in January 2023.

Outside of work, I am a keen squash player and I enjoy spending time with my young family.

Dr Jodie Harlowe

I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Southampton. Since qualifying I have worked in the NHS with both children and adults with a range of physical and mental health conditions. I really enjoy working within the TSC service and meeting individuals and their families.

Outside of work I enjoy playing netball, baking and spending time with family and friends.

Kirsten Slaney

I qualified as a nurse in 1999 and my first job was with adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. I then worked with children and young people with learning disabilities first in a child development centre and then as a community nurse in Surrey, where I completed a Master's degree in Advanced Practice (Community Care). I relocated to the West Country in 2015 and became part of the TSC Team. My interests are in learning disabilities, behaviour management and sleep issues.

I have two young children who occupy much of my spare time but I also enjoy music, reading and ballroom dancing!

Charlotte Reed

I have worked for the NHS for over 5 years and love being part of such a great organisation. I started as a receptionist in Audiology then moved to Paediatric Outpatients. I am now a medical secretary and the TSC Team administrator. I have a degree in Fine Art so spend most of my free time doing creative projects.