Sir Robert David Hugh Boyd FRCP, FFPH, FRCPCH, FMedSci (born 14 May 1938) is a British paediatrician and head of research and Development for Greater Manchester NHS.[1] From 1989 to 1993 he was Dean of the Medical School and Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Manchester.[1] He was Principal of St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, 1996–2003, and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of London from 2000 to 2003.[1] He was made a Knight Bachelor in 2004.[2] He is the son of James Dixon Boyd.