Courage Hope Inspiration
Courage Hope Inspiration
21st December 2023
Pratik is a Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and an Honorary Clinical Lecturer. He did his PhD in the field of Congenital Hyperinsulinism and specialises in children with glucose disorders (rare and syndromic forms of hypoglycaemia/diabetes) and has led a highly specialised service for Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
His main research interest is understanding molecular basis in neonates/children with hypoglycaemia and identifying novel therapies in hyperinsulinism.
He initiated the first of its kind “Transition Clinics in rare disorders like unusual forms of hypoglycaemia (hyperinsulinism) and diabetes” in the country.
He has been speaker at various international and national meetings and has been primary investigator for various investigational studies and clinical trials. He has over 40 publications and over 80 abstract presentations. He has also written three book chapters on “Hypoglycaemia in Children”.
His other passion includes high quality teaching and training in the field of paediatric endocrinology and organised various endocrinology meetings/symposium (Hypoglycaemia) involving international delegates/paediatric endocrine consultants and fellows. He has been nominated twice as best trainer by his junior doctors.
Pratik is a member of the Clinical Practice Committee at European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and is an expert working group member of EuRRECa (European Registries for Rare Endocrine Conditions) for disorders of glucose and insulin.
He is also on the expert panel and a committee member for Hyperinsulinism Special interest Group at British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes as well as a steering committee member for the Hyperinsulinism Global Registry (HIGR).
He regularly plays badminton and table tennis, likes listening to music and plays guitar.
“It is an absolute honour for me to join The Children’s Hyperinsulinism Charity and thank you for making me part of your family as Patron. This organisation and support group is doing excellent work not only in supporting families in the UK but also internationally.
Over the years I have always enjoyed being involved with the Charity’s work, whether that is presenting at Family Conferences and Teacher Training Days, coming along to family fun days, or working together on various research projects. I continuously support the Charity with its awareness campaigns, designed to bring a greater understanding of Hyperinsulinism and to improve detection and early diagnosis and to help prevent long term neurological consequences.
I feel privileged to work together in fulfilling the goals and values of the charity and continue to raise awareness regarding hyperinsulinism and hypoglycaemia amongst healthcare professionals. I shall also support all their fundraising activities and collaboration with other charitable organisations and family support groups.”