Philippa Davies RN, BN

Philippa graduated from Glasgow University, Scotland, UK in 1997 with a Bachelor of Nursing Degree and then began working as an Oncology/Haematology nurse at The Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, Berkshire, UK where she worked for 5 years and progressed to ward sister of the Oncology/Haematology Unit.

Philippa gained further experience in the USA working for 18months within the oncology unit of The Baptist Hospital, Kendal, Miami.

On return to the UK in 2005 she began work within the Neuroendocrine Tumour Unit at The Royal Free Hospital, London, UK with lead clinician Dr Martyn Caplin. She now works as the senior clinical nurse specialist within the hospital. Philippa is currently completing a Masters in Advanced Cancer Care and is involved in research within the unit. She has spoken in various settings including at the UKINET (United Kingdom and Ireland Neuroendocrine Tumour Society) meetings. She is also involved in various strategies in the UK to help develop links with other nurses, to enhance standards of care and improve patient care and support.

She has co-organised the first NET International Nurse Conference held at The Royal Free Hospital in 2006. Philippa has recently been appointed a member of the Executive Committee of the UK and Ireland Neuroendocrine Tumour Society.