Dr James Seddon

Dr James Seddon is an esteemed Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Professor of Global Child Health who specialises in caring for children and young people with complex infectious illnesses. Combining extensive clinical expertise with international academic research, Dr Seddon is dedicated to improving health outcomes for paediatric patients suffering from serious bacterial, viral, and tropical conditions. His patient-centred approach focuses on providing thorough, compassionate clinical evaluations alongside evidence-based management strategies tailored to the individual needs of every child.

Dr Seddon studied medicine at Cambridge University and Imperial College London, graduating with his primary medical qualification and a Master of Arts. He completed specialist Paediatric training at leading medical centres across the United Kingdom and Australia, subsequently earning a doctorate focused on drug-resistant childhood infections. In addition to holding Diplomas in Tropical Medicine and Paediatric Infectious Diseases, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. He maintains active professional memberships with established organisations, including the British Association for Paediatric Tuberculosis, the British Infection Association, and the British Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infection Group.

As a prominent Clinician Scientist, Dr Seddon focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of childhood tuberculosis, with specific clinical expertise in drug-resistant strains and tuberculous meningitis. His clinical work encompasses comprehensive management for infants, children, and adolescents affected by rare or resistant infections. Through ongoing clinical trials and research into diagnostic biomarkers, Dr Seddon continues to contribute to advanced therapies that protect vulnerable paediatric populations worldwide.