Dr. Sher Bahadur Anjum

Dr. Sher Bahadur Anjum

FRCPCH, MRCPCH, MRCPI, MD, DCH, MBBS

Founder & Executive Chair

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Bio

Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Haematologist with more than 32 years of experience in children's health, neonatal medicine, paediatric haematology, sickle cell disease, thalassaemia and complex chronic conditions. GMC Specialist Register | GMC No. 7521413

Areas of Expertise:
  • General Paediatrics
  • Paediatric Haematology
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Thalassaemia
  • Childhood Anaemia
  • Haemoglobinopathies
  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Transitional Care for Adolescents
  • Gene Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease
  • Paediatric Autism and Metabolic Disorders
Current Appointments:
  • Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Haematologist, Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust (2018 Present)
    • Lead for Paediatric Haematology
    • Lead for Paediatric Research
    • Lead for High Dependency Unit
    • Deputy Lead for Paediatric Oncology
    • Educational and Clinical Supervisor
    • Led the first paediatric gene therapy programme at Newham Hospital in collaboration with Great Ormond Street Hospital (2025)
  • Honorary Senior Lecturer, Queen Mary University of London (2015 Present)
  • College Tutor, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2025 Present)
Research and Innovation:
  • Chief Investigator: CONS Study
  • Chief Investigator: PRECISE Trial
  • Chief Investigator: POPS Study
  • Principal Investigator: SHIELD Trial
  • Nationally recognised for introducing innovative therapies in paediatric sickle cell disease
  • Led recruitment for multiple national and international clinical trials
Awards and Recognition:
  • British Asian Award (2026)
  • British Avicenna Award (2026)
  • Queen Mary Dean's Award
  • Clinical Excellence Award
  • Outstanding Performance Award
  • Educational Innovation Award
  • Unsung Hero Award
  • Pakistan High Commission Achievement Award
  • APNA Achievement Award
  • Professional Relief Organisation High Achievement Award
  • Gene Therapy Award (2026)
Teaching and Leadership:
  • Honorary Senior Lecturer, Queen Mary University London
  • Faculty Member, MRCPCH Clinical Examinations
  • Founder, MRCPCH Clinical Examination Courses
  • Educational Supervisor for Paediatric Trainees
  • Trainer in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Resuscitation
Professional Memberships:
  • Founder & Executive Chair, Global Thalassaemia Foundation
  • Faculty Member, UK Haematology and Sickle Cell Network
  • Brand Ambassador, Help International Trust for Thalassaemia
  • Member, British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
  • Member, British Islamic Medical Association
Languages:

English | Urdu | Pashto | Punjabi | Shina

Referrals:

Private referrals accepted for:

  • General Paediatric Conditions
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Thalassaemia
  • Anaemia and Blood Disorders
  • Second Opinions
  • Transitional Adolescent Care
  • Complex Paediatric Cases

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