Meet the Team
The CAM-Pain programme is developed by researchers, clinicians and designers at Keele University.
Our team works with young people, families and healthcare professionals to create resources that are clear, relatable, and grounded in real experiences.

Professor Jo Protheroe
GP and Professor of General Practice; national expert in health literacy and clinical academic training.

Dr Ben Saunders
Social scientist specialising in young people’s MSK pain, long-term conditions and qualitative research.

Dr Charles Hay
Researcher exploring MSK pain in children and young people and how it is managed in primary care.

Gabby Andrews
Psychology researcher supporting co-design and engagement with young people and families.

Professor Kate Dunn
Epidemiologist specialising in musculoskeletal pain across the life course and leading research programmes at Keele.
This project is co-produced with children, young people, families and healthcare professionals through workshops and focus groups — ensuring that every resource reflects real voices and lived experience.