Peter Dunn (paediatrician)
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Peter Dunn | |
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| Born | 23 June 1929 |
| Died | 2 February 2021 (aged 91) |
| Known for | Founding the British Association of Perinatal Medicine |
| Awards | James Spence Medal 2002 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neonatology, Perinatal Medicine |
| Website | Bristol Clinical Science People |
Peter MacNaughton Dunn (23 June 1929 – 2 February 2021) was an English paediatrician. Dunn was most notable for introducing into the UK the Gregory box in 1971, that provides Continuous positive airway pressure in the treatment of infant respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn and conducting research into Hip dysplasia and fetal adaptation to extrauterine life.[1] Dunn was also notable for being known for founding the charity association British Association of Perinatal Medicine.[2][3]
Dunn was educated at Marlborough College[4][5] before matriculating at St John's College University of Cambridge to study medicine, attaining a degree in 1953 and undertook training in perinatal medicine in Birmingham, San Francisco and Bristol.[6] He died peacefully on 2 February 2021.[7]
