Al Aynsley-Green
Sir Albert Aynsley-Green | |
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| Children's Commissioner for England | |
| In office 2005–2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Maggie Atkinson |
| President of the BMA | |
| In office 2015–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ilora Finlay |
| Succeeded by | Pali Hungin |
| Education | Green College, Oxford University |
| Known for | Advancing the rights of children and adolescents, Professor Emeritus of Child Health at University College London, first Children's Commissioner for England |
| Spouse | Rosemary Anne Aynsley-Green |
| Awards | Kt, James Spence Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | paediatric endocrinology |
| Institutions | Guy's Hospital |
| Website | www |
Sir Albert Aynsley-Green (born 30 May 1943) is a paediatric endocrinologist and Professor Emeritus of Child Health at University College London. Aynsley-Green is most notable for advancing the idea of the rights of children. He was appointed to the first Children's Commissioner for England in March 2005, serving in this position until 2009. During this time he launched an initiative to publicize and combat bullying.