Heather Bailey is an Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at UCL Institute for Global Health. She specialises in the impact of infections on maternal and child health (including HIV, viral hepatitis and cytomegalovirus). This includes the vertical transmission and prevention of infections, and the health and outcomes of children and young people living with vertically-acquired infection. Heather works with collaborators, including within global paediatric network Penta, on research to inform policies around infection screening, treatment and prevention.
Analysis of UK NSC consultation responses published in journal article.
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The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises ministers and the NHS in the 4 UK countries about all aspects of population screening and supports implementation of
screening programmes.