UCL and GOSH paediatric centre

Darren is Professor of Paediatric Neuro-oncology at UCL and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at GOSH, where he leads the neuro-oncology and experimental therapeutics programme. He has extensive experience in leadership of clinical research teams and networks, translational research and development and coordination of clinical trials from first-in-child to randomised Phase 3 studies.

Sara Ghorashian is a Clinical Associate Professor at UCL and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Haematologist at GOSH, where she leads the licensed CAR T cell service and a portfolio of commercial and academic CAR T cell studies. Her research group focuses on improving the optimisation of CAR T cell therapies for acute leukaemia and translating them into early-phase clinical studies.

Lola Famakinwa is a Senior Clinical Trial Associate with over a decade of experience in Haematology and Oncology clinical research. Lola is instrumental in the setup, management and close-out of phase 1 to 4 trials, supporting each study from initiation to completion. She oversees a portfolio of trials, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and patient safety.

Emily Baker is an experienced cancer nurse, having worked in the speciality since 2002 and joining the clinical research team in 2018. Emily’s experience includes care of patients across all phases of clinical trials and helping to set up trials which include new ways of delivering therapy.