Professor David Sharpe treated hundreds of victims of the Bradford City stadium fire.
treated and planned surgery for more than 200 peopleIn the weeks after the fire, he helped establish the PSBRU, which has led ground-breaking studies into burns and scars treatment. He remained director of the centre until his retirement in December 2013.Bradford City's chief executive officer, Ryan Sparks, said Prof Sharpe "played a vital role in the lives of so many people following the Valley Parade Fire Disaster".
He added: "It was an exceptionally difficult period for our football club, and the research unit he founded - and work he did - has gone on to help thousands of others across the world since. "He leaves behind a wonderful legacy, and will be forever remembered by everyone connected to our club."Prof Sharpe was presented with an award by the club following his retirement. At the time, he downplayed his work, saying: "I just did what I was paid to do."
The PSBRU does not treat burn victims but looks into ways to treat injuries and speed up the healing process. It was initially partly funded by royalties from Prof Sharpe's "Bradford sling", which he designed and used to help those injured in the disaster.
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