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Paul McNamara

Professor Paul McNamara
MBBS FRCPCH PhD

Professor in Child Health, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
Women's & Children's Health

Research

Research Interest 1

Bronchiolitis
Cystic Fibrosis
Aspiration lung disease in children
Paediatric Infectious Disease
Asthma

Research grants

CF- TRAILFINDER (CF- TRAILFINDER)

CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST (UK)

November 2024 - October 2029

National Hub for Advanced Long-acting Therapeutics (HALo)

ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

November 2024 - October 2030

Investigating The Cardiovascular Health of people living with Cystic Fibrosis (ITCH-CF)

CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST (UK)

September 2024 - February 2026

A study to determine the feasibility of undertaking a trial on the use of non-invasive ventilation in the management of infants with bronchiolitis - NOVEMBR

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (UK)

February 2016 - September 2018

The efficacy and mechanism of surfactant therapy in infants with life threatening Bronchiolitis: the Bronchiolitis Endotracheal Surfactant Study (BESS).

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (UK)

February 2018 - May 2025

Prophylactic antibiotics to prevent recurrent lower respiratory tract infections in children with neurological impairment (Parrot)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (UK)

March 2019 - February 2024

Supporting translational research in Paediatric Rheumatology and Respiratory

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (UK)

March 2016 - April 2024

The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Anti-Staphylococcal Antibiotic Prophylaxis Trial (CF-START)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (UK)

July 2016 - July 2028

MICA: Towards using historical data for research prioritisation in children

MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL

March 2015 - February 2018

The role of Interleukin-9-mediated mucin production in the pathogenesis of viral and bacterial respiratory disease in children.

WELLCOME TRUST (UK)

August 2005 - March 2010

UK Influenza Rapid Response Influenza Clinical Network (UK-Flu Response)

WELLCOME TRUST (UK)

November 2009 - July 2011

A pilot study to assess whethr humidified oxygen is more effective than standard oxygen therapy in treating children with acute severe asthma

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (UK)

November 2013 - October 2016