Robert Boyd (paediatrician)

Sir Robert Boyd FRCP, FFPH, FRCPCH, FMedSci
Born	Robert David Hugh Boyd (1938-05-14) 14 May 1938 (age 86)
Nationality	British
Occupation	Paediatrician
Parent	James Dixon Boyd

Sir Robert David Hugh Boyd (born 14 May 1938) is a British paediatrician and head of research and Development for Greater Manchester NHS. ^[1] From 1989 to 1993 he was Dean of the Medical School and Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Manchester. ^[1] From 1993 to 1996 he was Chair of the Manchester Health authority. He was Principal of St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, 1996–2003, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of London from 2000 to 2003. ^[1] He was made a Knight Bachelor in 2004. ^[2] He is the son of James Dixon Boyd.

Publications

• Placental Transfer-Methods and Interpretations (co-ed., 1981),
• Perinatal Medicine (co-ed., 1983),
• Paediatric Problems in General Practice (jtly, 1989, 3rd ed. 1997),
• Placenta (ed., 1989–95)

References

1. "Advisory Board". Dermal Technology Laboratory Ltd. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
2. "Queen honours locals in her New Year list". Macclesfield Express. Retrieved 28 February 2011.