Fungal research trust

Trustees

Dr Geoff Scott MD, FRCP, FRCPath, DTM&H (Trustee 2002, Chairman 2004-), formerly Consultant Microbiologist at University College London Hospitals. He trained at the Royal Free Hospital, School of Medicine, qualifying in 1972. He has developed interests in many fields of infection ranging from the early development of interferon to the development of antimicrobial resistance. He works with the haematologists in the management of susceptible leukaemic patients.

Geoff Scott , Richard Gourlay, Phillip Oxnam,Tony Trinci,
John Morgan (left to right).

John Morgan FCMA, MCMI (FRT Secretary, 2004-), has extensive experience in company management and corporate compliance. Formerly a Finance Director of a multi-national company and the Company Secretary of a LSE quoted company. Email

Richard Gourlay (Trustee 1991-), investment manager for Sussex Place Ventures based in London. Formerly journalist with the Financial Times in London and as Manila-based correspondent.

Phillip Oxnam (Trustee 1994-), financial consultant and investment advisor for GS Management S.A. based in Geneva. He is a graduate of the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania and holds a B.A. in management and marketing from Webster University, Geneva.

Derek Stewart , OBE (Trustee 2011-), after developing cancer of the larynx in 1995, Derek became involved in numerous aspects of patient involvement at a local, network and national levels. As the founder Chair of the Consumer Liaison Group, Derek assisted with the development of patient participation in the establishment and work of the National Cancer Research Network and Institute. From 2001 until 2006 Derek was Chair of Gedling Primary Care Trust in Nottinghamshire. From 2005–09 he was Chair of Nottingham City Crime and Drugs Partnership where crime was reduced by more than 34% and more than 3000 people received drug treatment. Currently Derek is the Associate Director for Patient & Public Involvement at the NIHR CRN as well as running his own consultancy business providing training and development mainly in the charity and public sector.

Dr Caroline Pankhurst BSc PhD BDS MSC MRCPath (Specialist in Oral Microbiology. Trustee 2009-) is a dentist and was a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Oral Microbiology at King’s College London Dental Institute. Now she is actively involved in postgraduate dental education and training in dental microbiology and oral medicine. She contributes the chapter “Treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis” to BMJ Clinical Evidence.

Research Advisory Board
Former Trustees

Professor Jacques Bille (Lausanne)
Professor David Denning (Manchester)
Professor Roderick Hay (Belfast)
Dr Ken Hayes (London)
Professor Jack Sobel (Detroit)

Dr Hillas Smith FRCP (Retired 2004), Formerly Chairman (1991-2004)
Jutta Raftery (Resigned 2005) Formerly FRT Secretary (2002-2004)
Professor A.P.J. Trinci (Trustee 2005-2011)

Trustees
Dr Geoff Scott MD, FRCP, FRCPath, DTM&H (Trustee 2002, Chairman 2004-), formerly Consultant Microbiologist at University College London Hospitals. He trained at the Royal Free Hospital, School of Medicine, qualifying in 1972. He has developed interests in many fields of infection ranging from the early development of interferon to the development of antimicrobial resistance. He works with the haematologists in the management of susceptible leukaemic patients.	Geoff Scott , Richard Gourlay, Phillip Oxnam,Tony Trinci, John Morgan (left to right).
John Morgan FCMA, MCMI (FRT Secretary, 2004-), has extensive experience in company management and corporate compliance. Formerly a Finance Director of a multi-national company and the Company Secretary of a LSE quoted company. Email
Richard Gourlay (Trustee 1991-), investment manager for Sussex Place Ventures based in London. Formerly journalist with the Financial Times in London and as Manila-based correspondent.
Phillip Oxnam (Trustee 1994-), financial consultant and investment advisor for GS Management S.A. based in Geneva. He is a graduate of the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania and holds a B.A. in management and marketing from Webster University, Geneva.
Derek Stewart , OBE (Trustee 2011-), after developing cancer of the larynx in 1995, Derek became involved in numerous aspects of patient involvement at a local, network and national levels. As the founder Chair of the Consumer Liaison Group, Derek assisted with the development of patient participation in the establishment and work of the National Cancer Research Network and Institute. From 2001 until 2006 Derek was Chair of Gedling Primary Care Trust in Nottinghamshire. From 2005–09 he was Chair of Nottingham City Crime and Drugs Partnership where crime was reduced by more than 34% and more than 3000 people received drug treatment. Currently Derek is the Associate Director for Patient & Public Involvement at the NIHR CRN as well as running his own consultancy business providing training and development mainly in the charity and public sector.
Dr Caroline Pankhurst BSc PhD BDS MSC MRCPath (Specialist in Oral Microbiology. Trustee 2009-) is a dentist and was a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Oral Microbiology at King’s College London Dental Institute. Now she is actively involved in postgraduate dental education and training in dental microbiology and oral medicine. She contributes the chapter “Treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis” to BMJ Clinical Evidence.
Research Advisory Board	Former Trustees
Professor Jacques Bille (Lausanne) Professor David Denning (Manchester) Professor Roderick Hay (Belfast) Dr Ken Hayes (London) Professor Jack Sobel (Detroit)	Dr Hillas Smith FRCP (Retired 2004), Formerly Chairman (1991-2004) Jutta Raftery (Resigned 2005) Formerly FRT Secretary (2002-2004) Professor A.P.J. Trinci (Trustee 2005-2011)