Alison Kemp

Professor Alison Kemp is a Professor of Child Health and an Honorary Consultant Paediatrician specializing in child protection, injury prevention, and pediatric trauma. She is affiliated with the University of Cardiff, where she leads research on safeguarding children, improving clinical assessments, and advancing policies related to child welfare.

Professor Kemp has an extensive background in pediatric medicine and forensic assessment, focusing on the identification and management of non-accidental injuries in children. Her work has contributed to the development of clinical guidelines for child protection, ensuring that healthcare professionals can accurately differentiate between accidental and inflicted injuries. She has played a key role in multidisciplinary collaborations, working alongside social workers, law enforcement, and legal experts to enhance child safeguarding practices.

Her research includes studies on bruising patterns in infants, fractures in suspected abuse cases, and the role of imaging in child protection assessments. She has contributed to national and international guidelines on child maltreatment, helping shape best practices for pediatricians and emergency care providers. Her work has been published in leading medical journals, providing evidence-based insights into child injury prevention and forensic pediatrics.

Beyond her research, Professor Kemp is actively involved in medical education and training, mentoring healthcare professionals in pediatric trauma assessment and child protection protocols. She has developed specialist training programs for pediatricians, emergency physicians, and forensic experts, ensuring that child welfare remains a priority in clinical practice.

She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (BASPCAN). Her contributions to policy development, clinical research, and education continue to shape the field of child health and protection.

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