to be involved with the 100,000 Genomes Project at Genomics England. She published over 175 articles on her research. Alongside her clinical and research work, she supported charities including Sparks and was the driving force behind the setting up of the Norrie Disease Foundation. She was described by Great Ormond Street Hospital as a genuine advocate for her patients and an articulate voice who tirelessly pushed for greater support for children affected by sight and hearing impairments. Death At 11:30 BST on 19 September 2018, Bitner-Glindzicz was cycling along St John Street in the Borough of Islington when she was struck by an opened door of a stationary van. This caused her to be knocked off her bike, subsequently being hit by a taxi in the process of overtaking her, dragging her 18m down to road. Bitner-Glindzicz died of multiple injuries at the Royal London Hospital the next day. On 1 April 2019 the driver of the van was charged with opening his door so as to "injure or endanger" and was due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court later in the month. The driver of the van died in his sleep two days before the court case, leading to proceedings being discontinued. Following an inquest in to the death of Bitner-Glindzicz, senior coroner Mary Hassell stated, "She was cycling in a safe and steady manner wearing a helmet and fluorescent strap. Her bike was in good condition. The van driver didn't look before opening the driver's door sharply. The result was either that Professor Bitner-Glindzicz has to swerve suddenly, or that she was sideswiped. In either event, the opening of the door caused her to fall under the wheels of a black cab overtaking." Personal life Maria Bitner-Glindzicz lived in London. She was married to professor of medical oncology David Miles, with one daughter and one son. References External links UCL IRIS profile 1963 births 2018 deaths People from Fleetwood British geneticists Academics of University College London Cycling road incident deaths Road incident deaths in London British women medical doctors 20th-century British medical doctors 21st-century British medical doctors 20th-century women physicians 21st-century women physicians Physicians of Great Ormond Street Hospital