Kids cancer prof proud of her OBE
THE driving force behind our Schiehallion Appeal has been awarded an OBE.
Brenda Gibson – a professor in paediatric haematology – is leading the partnership between Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and the Daily Record, which is aiming to raise £500,000 to bring more clinical trials to young cancer patients in Scotland,
Brenda said: “It is an absolute privilege to be recognised.
“I have dedicated my life’s work to paediatric haematology, not just here in Scotland but on an international platform, and I’m passionate about advancing the care and treatment available to children with cancer.”
The principal of Glasgow University told of his joy at being knighted.
Prof Anton Muscatelli is recognised for his services to economics and higher education.
He said: “I’m delighted to receive this honour but this is, of course, an award for the whole of the University of Glasgow as much as it is for me.”
Alasdair Hay, chief officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, is made a CBE, while two experts at Edinburgh Napier University are to receive honours.
Professor Bill Buchanan, head of the university’s Cyber Academy, is made an OBE, while Catherine Walker, curator of the Craiglockhart-based War Poets Collection, is made an MBE in the Honours List. Prof Buchanan, from the School of Computing, has been recognised for his services to cyber security and innovation.
He said: “The award is recognition for not just my own work but that of the Cyber Academy, and for the role my university, my school and the city have played in supporting that work.”
Walker is recognised for her services to education and heritage.
Businessman Professor Charles Skene is made a CBE, as is former Conservative MSP Mary Scanlon.
Former Labour health spokesman Dr Richard Simpson, who also retired from the Scottish Parliament in 2016, is made an OBE, along with Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of State’s representative for maritime salvage and intervention.
Mel Young, co-founder of the Big Issue in Scotland and the founder of the Homeless World Cup, is made an MBE for services to sport and social entrepreneurship.
Also being made an MBE is Edinburgh chef Tommy Miah, Eunice Olumide – a fashion designer, actress and one of the first black Scottish models – and Carolyn Little, volunteer director with Support in Mind Scotland.