The Sir Roger Bannister Prize competition rewards undergraduate medical students who excel in the study of neuroscience. Sir Roger, as well as being known for completing a mile run under four minutes, was also a neurologist. His academic work was mostly concerned with the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular physiology, and multiple system atrophy.
The prize is held annually in memory of Sir Roger's lifetime of work. This year's judges were Dr Enrico Flossmann and Dr Ursula Schulz. The prize was won by Caitlin Gardner, and the runner up was Alexander Bampton. Caitlin said:
The viva was provided a great opportunity to be challenged with case-based discussions, and to share about interesting neurological presentations I've seen through my clinical placements. Having enjoyed the viva experience, I feel very grateful to Dr Flossman and Dr Schulz for awarding me this prestigious prize in honour of Sir Roger Bannister. I'm also grateful for the clinical neurosciences teaching I've received as part of my 5th year, which greatly helped my understanding and gave me confidence in this complex medical specialty! I'm excited to continue learning more about clinical neurosciences and to see how I will incorporate it into my work in the future."