Biographies
Team Members

Katie Dexter
Patient Group Representative

Katie Dexter is a patient advocate for the rare genetic condition Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). Katie was diagnosed with PCD in her late teens after many years of misdiagnosis. Katie has been actively involved in PCD with a strong emphasis on research and communications. Katie chaired the PCD Support UK group from 2023 to 2025.

Katie will be representing PCD Support UK alongside Fiona Copeland.

Outside of PCD, Katie is employed in the Biomedical Imaging Unit at the University of Southampton where she works on world-leading research through her expertise in preclinical imaging. In her space time, Katie enjoys boxing, crochet, and reading.