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Jalandhar-born Professor Bhupinder Kaur Sandhu, an award-winning paediatric gastroenterologist, has been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science by the University of the West of England, Bristol. The title has been conferred on her in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public services and charities and as an exemplary role model for women in science and medicine and for individuals from ethnic minorities. Sandhu arrived in Britain in 1963 at the age of 12 and went on to study at University College London, graduating in Medicine in 1974. After clinical posts in a number of teaching hospitals including Great Ormond Street, King's College, Westminster and Charing Cross and University College in London, and Addenbrooke's in Cambridge, she completed a Doctorate in 1987 at the Institute of Child Health London University. In 1988, she was appointed to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Bristol, the first female consultant paediatrician to be appointed since 1947. In Bristol, Sandhu built a paediatric gastroenterology unit at the Children's Hospital dealing with complicated nutritional and gastrointestinal diseases. The unit team now serves the South West population of over 5.5 million people as a tertiary referral unit for gastroenterological problems in children and holds outreach clinics from Truro to Swindon. Sandhu is a visiting Professor in Child Health, Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the University of West of England (UWE) and Bristol University, based at their Joint Centre for Child and Adolescent Health. "I am delighted and deeply appreciative of this honour being bestowed on me by the University. I value immensely my links with this University which places such high value on access and opportunity in education for all and plays such a vital role in the training of health professionals," she said. Sandhu added: "Women are playing an increasingly important role in science and medicine, although there are still many barriers to overcome. In honouring me today the University is indirectly honouring the contribution of all the women in science." The NRI professor has held a series of senior positions in various organisations and has published book chapters and over 80 papers in international journals on subjects related to Child Health, including inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenteritis and gastro-oesophageal reflux. In May 2002, she received from Cherie Blair 'The Professional of the Year Award'. Sandhu is married to Richard Whitburn and has two daughters, both following careers in Medicine. - Agencies Related Articles:
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