Collaboration is key.
Meet the team.
Who are we?
Hi Scotland Team
Neil is a consultant neonatologist at the Royal Hospital for Children. Over the last ten years he has loved building and leading award-winning collaborations with patients, families, industry, academic and third sector partners, co-developing solutions with global impact.
Sophie is an Industry Collaboration Project Manager at the West of Scotland Innovation Hub, where she works with clinicians, academics, third-sector organisations, and industry partners to develop ideas into impactful research projects. She began her career in Research Ethics before moving into Research and Development and joining the Innovation team over five years ago.
A graduate in Marketing and Business Law from the University of Strathclyde Business School, Samara is a founding member of the Hi Scotland team. With a focus on project support, marketing and commercial activities, Samara also collaborates extensively with teams at the hospital and external partners.
Craig is a Project Manager at the West of Scotland Innovation Hub, supporting clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to deliver innovative solutions to challenges faced by healthcare teams. A graduate of the University of Dundee in Molecular Genetics, Craig’s career includes managing services for a children’s charity before joining the NHS in 2020.
David is a senior leader in the global life sciences sector, specialising in supporting companies to develop and launch therapeutics safely and compliantly. A long-standing Trustee of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, David is dedicated to improving health outcomes for children in the community through innovation and collaboration.
Graham is the Managing Director of The McKnight Financial Group, a Glasgow-based firm providing bespoke financial planning services to individuals and businesses across the UK. He has been a valued board member of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity since 2022 and Hi Scotland since 2023, contributing his financial expertise and strategic insight.
Sameer is a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Honorary Professor at the Royal Hospital for Children and the University of Glasgow. His research and innovation focus on developing solutions for children and young people with epilepsy and neurological disorders, aiming to improve care and enhance quality of life.
Tom is Director of Estates and Facilities for NHSGGC, a role he has held since 2018. Previously, he served as Director of Facilities at NHS National Services Scotland and Director of Estates and Facilities at NHS Forth Valley. Tom also serves as Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University, where he chairs the Built Environment and Asset Management Research Unit.
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Professor David J. Lowe is Clinical Director for Innovation at the University of Glasgow, an Emergency Consultant at QEUH, and Clinical Lead for Health Innovation with the Scottish Government. With extensive experience in developing and commercialising innovative solutions in collaboration with industry and academic partners, David has co-founded ScribePro, a sports injury recording platform used worldwide by professional sports teams.
Clinical Leadership Team
Jonathan is a Consultant in General Paediatrics at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. With a strong interest in digital health and innovation, he uses his clinical and digital expertise to explore solutions that enhance patient outcomes, streamline processes, and improve experiences for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Ross is a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Consultant at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. He leads multiple innovation and research projects in collaboration with patients, families, industry and academic partners to improve respiratory and sleep care.
Ruth is a Consultant Clinical Scientist at the Royal Hospital for Children, where she leads the paediatric visual electrophysiology service. She also develops devices and services across ophthalmology, audiology, respiratory, ENT, and neonatology. An Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow, Ruth’s research focuses on children’s vision, digital vision tests, tele-ophthalmology, and home-based apnoea monitoring.
Jennifer is a Consultant Gynaecologist at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. She is collaborating with colleagues from NHS Ayrshire and Arran and the West of Scotland Innovation Hub on a CivTech challenge to find innovative solutions to improve menopause care for women across Scotland.
Aly is a Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetist at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, with a passion for healthcare design and innovation. She is leading the transformation of Scotland’s largest children’s operating theatre department to embed inclusion and empathy at its core, working closely with children, families, and staff.
Edgar is a Consultant Paediatric Intensivist at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. His work combines education, innovation, and automation to improve child health, drawing on expertise in technology and data science. Edgar’s dedication extends to humanitarian efforts and supporting global charities to create meaningful change for children worldwide.
Sameer is a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Honorary Professor at the Royal Hospital for Children and the University of Glasgow. His research and innovation focus on developing solutions for children and young people with epilepsy and neurological disorders, aiming to improve care and enhance quality of life.
Mark is a Major Trauma Coordinator with over 20 years of nursing experience at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. Over the last five years, he has championed several innovation projects, including the pilot of his "Hospital in My Hand" project. This initiative is transforming care by enabling faster access to clinical information at the bedside, improving patient safety, service capacity, and staff and patient experiences.
Michael is a Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. As an Innovator within Children’s Hospital Innovation, he focuses on using virtual and 3D modelling techniques to advance children’s cancer surgery.
Tracy is a Senior Charge Nurse in the Neonatal Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. She leads an innovative project to create a virtual tour of the neonatal unit, inspired by feedback from parents and the clinical team. This tour not only orientates families but also enhances support through multi-language functions.
Children across Scotland
We work with the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, which raises money to ensure that the babies, children, and young people treated at the Royal Hospital for Children receive the best care.
