Topun Austin, Consultant neonatologist and director of NeoLAB, Evelyn Perinatal Imaging Centre at the Rosie Hospital, joined a group of cyclists from the construction industry on a 4 day, 560km ride from Bilbao to Madrid raising money for Action Medical Research (AMR).
The charity funds a broad range of projects in neonatal and child health, including a current grant at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) developing a new functional brain imaging system to be used at the cotside for preterm infants.
Dr Austin was invited to join the ride to promote the work of the charity and highlight the research being done at CUH. He said after the ride:
It was incredible to see the commitment in terms of time, money and particularly energy in what was both an amazing yet grueling four day ride through northern Spain. AMR has funded several important projects at CUH over the years aimed at improving our understanding of newborn brain development.
By donating money for this incredible charity, you are helping to find ways to reduce premature birth, to support children facing a lifetime of challenges caused by disabilities, and to develop cutting-edge therapies for rare and incurable diseases. With your help we’re determined to make a real change to children’s lives.
Posted on 01/10/2026
