Until his retirement in 2018, Alistair worked for 28 years as a GP in Dundee, Scotland. In addition, he was involved in clinical leadership and research in NHS diabetes services at regional and national levels, for which he was made MBE in 2018. He has lived with SMA Type 3 since childhood and is excited about the new treatment options that are now becoming available for so many in our community. He lives with his wife, Katy and has three adult children.