Meet Georga: Our New Communications Officer

by AKU | May 29, 2025 | AKU Blog

I’m Georga Chilton, the new Communications Officer at the AKU Society. I’m excited to be part of the team and wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, share a little about my journey into communications, and talk about what I’m looking forward to as I settle into...

Independent Scientific Advisory Board

by AKU | Apr 24, 2024

Independent Scientific Advisory Board Our independent scientific advisory board consists of world-leading experts on AKU. Together, they help to guide our scientific research by advising on study design and the awarding of funding. Crucially, our board helps to foster...

Social and Financial Information

by AKU | Sep 13, 2023

Social and Financial Information Financial Information AKU is a debilitating disease. It can leave patients unemployed, immobile and in need of care. If you are worried about the financial implications of living with AKU, this page will list where to find help, with...

History of AKU

by AKU | Aug 14, 2023

History of AKU The discovery of AKU AKU was first described as an inherited disease by Sir Archibald Garrod¹ in 1902. Sir Archibald was a true pioneer – relying upon simple observations to understand fundamental aspects of human biology. He was an Edwardian doctor who...

Our Staff

by AKU | Aug 3, 2023

Our Staff Staff Nick Sireau CEO & Chairman of the Trustees Ever since Nick’s sons were diagnosed with AKU, he has been involved with the society. When it was set up in 2003, Nick became a trustee and has served as CEO since 2010.  Now, as Chairman of the trustees,...