The Research Goes On

Not all cases of meningitis and sepsis are vaccine preventable. Many are still causing death and life-long disabilities in the UK every year. Many others live with the lifelong impact of these terrible diseases.

Our main focus at Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research is to financially support scientific research into all forms of meningitis, sepsis and associated diseases.

Advancing education in the prevention and treatment of meningitis

The objectives of Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research are to advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst scientists) in the prevention and treatment of meningitis and other associated diseases by promoting and funding research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and to publish the useful results.

For the public benefit, to relieve the needs of those affected by meningitis and other associated diseases, and their families, by means of:

The provision of peer-to-peer support
Raising public awareness

Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research is a voluntary organisation. The driving forces behind this charity are families and communities who have been affected by meningitis, sepsis and other associated diseases. Together with the support of the general public, the research goes on.

Our Latest Research

Our Founder

Steve Dayman MBE

Steve started the meningitis movement 40 years ago when he lost his baby son Spencer aged 14 months to bacterial meningitis and sepsis. For the past four decades he has dedicated his life to fighting these devastating diseases.

Steve’s Journey

Scientific Panel

Meet our eminent scientific panel whose members evaluate our research projects and monitor their progress.

Dr Caroline Vipond

Caroline is a Principle Investigator, Vaccines Division of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Professor Ray Borrow PhD MRCPath

Ray is Head of the Vaccine Evaluation Unit at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Professor Paul Langford BSc PhD CBiol FRSB

Paul is a Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases at Imperial College, London.

Saul Faust FRCPCH PhD OBE

Saul is Professor of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Southampton

Professor Ian Feavers PhD

Professor Ian Feavers PhD is currently an emeritus senior research associate with Martin Maiden’s group at the University of Oxford.

Trustees

Meet the board of trustees.

Stephen Gazard

Stephen is Chief Distribution Officer of Quilter PLC and CEO of Quilter Financial Planning Ltd.

Stephen (Stevie) Dayman Jnr

Steve is an Associate Partner at a Healthcare Recruitment business and leads on leadership appointments within the Health sector across the South West of England.

Quentin Stott

Quentin has worked in industry for over 30 years, he is Managing Director and co-founder of Reflex Gaming.

Louise Graham (Chair)

Louise's background is in business, having ran a Marble & Granite company for just over twenty years.

David Booker

I pursued a career in various legal, company secretarial and general management roles for a number of FMCG companies. After retiring from full time employment, I acted as a consultant and also as a director/trustee of a number of offshore entities.

Volunteers

Volunteers play an essential part of Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research.

Paige Bingham

Social Media Manager Paige has extensive experience as a Marketing Specialist and is responsible for managing the social presence of the charity.

Wendy Mansell

People Advisor Wendy is a Human Resources professional drawing on over 20 years experience.

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