Learn about our mission and our goals – working to improve day-to-day life for the bleeding disorders community
Haemnet is a specialist research and communications consultancy working in the bleeding disorders community.
We believe that knowledge gained through sharing experience can help reveal unmet need and identify areas of change.
By working closely with patients, families, healthcare professionals and industry, we aim to improve understanding of the experience of people who live with or are affected by a bleeding disorder.
We promote expertise among healthcare professionals, enabling knowledge sharing and reflection on what research means for everyday practice.
The educational opportunities we facilitate include conferences, courses for professionals, action-focused learning and leadership development.
Our work is made possible by our dedicated team of expert researchers, healthcare professionals, community advocates and communications professionals.
CEO
Mike was a freelance medical and health care writer/editor, having cut his teeth on a range of academic and news-based publications. He has worked with professional organisations, pharmaceutical and public relations companies, medical education agencies and charities, preparing materials for healthcare professionals, patients and the media.
Director of Research
Since becoming a state registered nurse Kate has acquired many professional qualifications, including a PhD in health and social care. She worked in the haemophilia treatment centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children from 1991 until 2018. She is well known for championing the nurse’s role in the haemophilia multi-disciplinary care team.
Programme Director
Bringing over 20 years of experience in healthcare communications to Haemnet, Matthew has developed both patient awareness campaigns and medical education programmes for healthcare professionals. He has worked across multiple therapeutic areas, including haemophilia.
Communications and Community Manager
Having previously worked with literary and cultural archives, and as a freelance writer, editor and researcher, Kathryn brings curiosity and a passion for working with words to Haemnet. She has experience of working in both academia and with organisations involved in corporate communications and publications.
Data Scientist
Before joining Haemnet, Matt studied for a degree in Pharmacology and spent several years conducting laboratory and data analytics research in the life science industry. He has worked with a wide range of scientific organisations including large pharmaceutical companies, biotech startups and medical charities. He is studying for a PhD in Bioinformatics.
