Newcastle Centre for Rare Disease
As a centre of research excellence, Newcastle has a long and distinguished history of research and clinical care in rare disease.
Our Mission
Newcastle has a rich history in rare disease research, thanks to decades of collaboration between the University and Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Our Centre for Rare Disease brings together over 140 experts, to deliver excellent care, research, diagnostics, and policy support, to address the needs of people living with a rare disease.
Our Goals
The main goals of the Centre are to:
- consolidate our expertise under a single entity
- maximise our opportunities for cross-disease and cross-disciplinary research
- promote external collaborations by showcasing our diverse expertise
- provide a single access point for our research and clinical care communities
Contact us
For enquiries or comments please email ncl.raredisease@newcastle.ac.uk
Director
Volker Straub
Management Team
Sophie Hambleton
Victoria Hedley
John Sayer
Wyatt Yue
Our Steering Group involves our Director and Management Team, plus the following experts:
Kenny Dalgarno
Dave Jones
Neil Rajan
Robert Taylor
James Wason
Michael Wright