Dear Friends of Silver Star,

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend Professor Chris Redman.

Chris initially came to Oxford to conduct a trial and manage hypertensive pregnancies. This was so successful that he was asked to lead the care of mothers-to-be with pregnancy-related medical disorders of any kind.

In 1983 he set a dedicated maternal medicine service called the Silver Star Unit, on Level 6 in the John Radcliffe Hospital. 

As one of the first obstetric physicians in the world, he transformed maternal care, and the Silver Star template was reproduced worldwide.

In 1988 a group of grateful parents wanted to give something back after receiving such expert care and set up the Silver Star Society to raise funds for the unit and his research work - which was groundbreaking and provided deep insights into the pathology of preeclampsia.

He dedicated his life to pushing forward research and driving standards for excellent maternity care that positively benefitted families not only in Oxfordshire, but worldwide.

We know that his legacy will continue through the work he has done and the great impact he has made in the field.

We are immensely sorry to lose him, but deeply proud to have known him, worked with him and called him a friend.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

RIP Professor Chris Redman. 30 th Nov 1941- 13 th Aug 2024.