With profound sadness, the community mourns the loss of Professor Christopher (Chris) Redman, who passed away at the age of 82 after a distinguished career as a pioneering obstetric physician and professor. Chris' relentless pursuit of knowledge and his contributions to the health of women and newborns left an indelible mark on the field and on all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

Born in South Africa in 1941, Chris' early years were shaped by his father's work as an astronomer, leading the family to move to the United Kingdom where he attended grammar school in Cambridge. His academic journey led him from Cambridge University to Oxford's Clinical Medical School, igniting a passion for medical research that would define his career. His clinical journey took him to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore USA, to the University of Sheffield and then back to Oxford where he joined the Regius Department of Medicine.

Chris was a trailblazing innovator in maternal and fetal medicine. His first foray into obstetric research was a clinical trial on the efficacy of methyldopa for moderate hypertension in pregnancy where he showed a reduction in fetal loss, which was not due to a reduction in preeclampsia rates. He demonstrated that the drug had no adverse effects on fetal growth confirming that this drug was safe to use in pregnancy. From here onwards, Chris' career became focussed on preeclampsia and he led groundbreaking research into the role of extracellular vesicles released from the placenta in the pathogenesis of the condition.

His improvements in outcomes for mothers were not being matched by enhanced fetal outcomes and this culminated in the creation, alongside Professor Geoffrey Dawes, of the first computerised system for antepartum fetal heart rate analysis. This system, now used worldwide, has revolutionised clinical practice and decision-making in maternal and fetal medicine and stands as a testament to his foresight and unwavering dedication to patient care.

Chris started his high-risk clinic in 1983. Such was his commitment to his patients that they founded the Silver Star Charity in 1988 to raise funds for the unit and his research work. Even after retirement in 1998, Chris retained a major interest in driving understanding of preeclampsia and improving the Dawes-Redman algorithm, resulting in the publication of over 250 papers in this period alone, the most recent in June 2024.

In parallel with his academic achievements, Chris co-founded Action on Preeclampsia in 1991 (with Isobel Walker, a preeclampsia survivor and patient advocate), a charity that has dramatically improved care and awareness of the disease. He gave countless presentations and published comprehensive patient guides. His commitment to community engagement mirrored his zest for life, demonstrated in his enthusiasm for marathon running, hiking, ballroom dancing, and cycling to work, activities that kept him vibrant and well-connected.

At Oxford, where he spent the majority of his career, Chris was known not only for his sharp intellect and pioneering research, but also for his warm and engaging personality. He remained razor-sharp throughout, recognised for his tenacity, yet extremely supportive and endearingly funny. His ability to inject humour into scientific discussions made him a beloved figure among colleagues and students alike. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, both through his medical innovations and through his personal interactions. The corridors of Oxford will be quieter without his sage advice.

Dr. Christopher Redman is survived by his wife, Corinna, their five children and 13 grandchildren, to whom he was not just a scholar but a devoted family man. As we say goodbye, we celebrate a life well-lived, full of intellect, passion and kindness.

社区怀着深深的悲痛哀悼 Christopher （Chris） Redman 教授的逝世，他在作为先驱产科医生和教授的杰出职业生涯后去世，享年 82 岁。Chris 对知识的不懈追求以及他对妇女和新生儿健康的贡献，在球场上以及所有有幸与他一起工作的人身上都留下了不可磨灭的印记。

Chris 于 1941 年出生于南非，他的早年受到父亲作为天文学家的工作的影响，导致全家搬到英国，在那里他在剑桥的文法学校上学。他的学术旅程将他从剑桥大学带到牛津大学临床医学院，点燃了对医学研究的热情，这将定义他的职业生涯。他的临床旅程将他带到了美国巴尔的摩的约翰霍普金斯大学、谢菲尔德大学，然后回到牛津，在那里他加入了 Regius 医学系。

Chris 是母胎医学的开拓性创新者。他首次涉足产科研究是一项关于甲基多巴对妊娠中度高血压疗效的临床试验，他显示胎儿丢失减少，这并不是由于子痫前期发生率降低。他证明该药物对胎儿生长没有不良影响，证实该药物在怀孕期间可以安全使用。从这里开始，Chris 的职业生涯开始专注于子痫前期，他领导了关于胎盘释放的细胞外囊泡在疾病发病机制中的作用的开创性研究。

他对母亲结局的改善并没有与胎儿结局的改善相匹配，这最终导致与 Geoffrey Dawes 教授一起创造了第一个用于产前胎心率分析的计算机化系统。该系统现已在世界范围内使用，彻底改变了母婴医学的临床实践和决策，并证明了他的远见卓识和对患者护理的坚定奉献。

Chris 于 1983 年开始了他的高危诊所。他对患者的承诺使他们在 1988 年创立了 Silver Star Charity，为该部门和他的研究工作筹集资金。即使在 1998 年退休后，Chris 仍然对推动对子痫前期的理解和改进 Dawes-Redman 算法保持着浓厚的兴趣，仅在此期间就发表了 250 多篇论文，最近一篇是在 2024 年 6 月。

在取得学术成就的同时，Chris 于 1991 年与子痫前期幸存者和患者倡导者 Isobel Walker 共同创立了 Action on Preeclampsia，这是一个慈善机构，极大地改善了对该疾病的护理和认识。他发表了无数次演讲并出版了全面的患者指南。他对社区参与的承诺反映了他对生活的热情，这体现在他对马拉松跑步、远足、交际舞和骑自行车上班的热情上，这些活动使他保持活力和良好的联系。

在牛津大学度过了他职业生涯的大部分时间，Chris 不仅以其敏锐的智慧和开创性的研究而闻名，还以其热情和迷人的个性而闻名。他自始至终都保持着敏锐的头脑，以他的坚韧著称，但又非常支持和可爱的幽默。他在科学讨论中注入幽默感的能力使他成为同事和学生都喜爱的人物。他的遗产将通过他所接触的无数生命继续存在，无论是通过他的医学创新还是通过他的个人互动。没有他的睿智建议，牛津的走廊会更安静。

Christopher Redman 博士的妻子 Corinna、他们的 5 个孩子和 13 个孙子孙女在世，对他们来说，他不仅是一位学者，而且是一位忠诚的家庭男人。当我们说再见时，我们庆祝一个充满智慧、激情和善良的美好生活。