Jenny Preston

Jenny Preston’s professional brand centers on meaningful involvement of children, young people and families in paediatric health research. As an international senior leader in this field, she focuses on ensuring that young people’s perspectives inform the design and conduct of clinical studies. Her website brings together information about her work, curriculum vitae, contact details and blog articles on research participation and children’s health.

The blog explores practical and ethical questions, including how researchers can communicate clearly with young participants and their families, and how to support children making decisions about taking part in research. It also covers children’s rights, health privacy and trust in a digital world, improving medicines for children, and raising awareness of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance. Posts discuss research and engagement projects, including a questionnaire about children’s preferences for medicines, as well as guidance and training on ethical issues in research involving children. Overall, the site serves as a professional resource for people interested in making paediatric research more accessible, ethical and responsive to the experiences of children, young people and families.