Sally Davies

Dame Sally Davies

Dame Sally Davies in 2019
Name	Dame Sally Davies
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Birth date	24 November 1949
Birth place	Birmingham, England
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Occupation	Physician, Academic
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Known for	Chief Medical Officer for England
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Dame Sally Claire Davies (born 24 November 1949) is a prominent British physician and academic, known for her role as the Chief Medical Officer for England from 2010 to 2019. She is recognized for her contributions to public health, particularly in the areas of antimicrobial resistance and global health.

Early Life and Education

Sally Davies was born in Birmingham, England. She attended Edgbaston High School for Girls and later studied medicine at University of Manchester, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) in 1972. She furthered her education with a Master of Science (MSc) in haematology from the University of London.

Career

Medical Career

Davies began her medical career as a haematologist at Central Middlesex Hospital in London. She later joined the National Health Service (NHS) and became a consultant in haematology at Hammersmith Hospital. Her work focused on sickle cell disease and thalassemia.

Academic and Research Contributions

In addition to her clinical work, Davies has been involved in academic research, particularly in the field of haematology. She has published numerous papers on sickle cell disease and has been involved in various research projects funded by the Medical Research Council.

Chief Medical Officer

In 2010, Davies was appointed as the Chief Medical Officer for England, becoming the first woman to hold this position. During her tenure, she was a vocal advocate for addressing antimicrobial resistance, which she described as a "catastrophic threat" to global health. She played a key role in raising awareness about the issue and worked on developing national and international strategies to combat it.

Global Health Initiatives

Davies has been involved in various global health initiatives, including serving as a member of the World Health Organization's Executive Board. She has also worked on projects related to pandemic preparedness and health security.

Honors and Awards

Davies has received numerous honors for her contributions to medicine and public health. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2009 for her services to medicine. She has also been awarded honorary degrees from several universities, including the University of Birmingham and the University of Manchester.

Personal Life

Sally Davies is married to Willem Kuyken, a professor of clinical psychology. They have two children. In her personal life, she is known for her interest in classical music and gardening.

Also see

• Antimicrobial resistance
• Chief Medical Officer (United Kingdom)
• Public health
• National Health Service