Professor Patrick Chinnery, Head of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed as the new Executive Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC).
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan, has appointed Professor Patrick Chinnery as the next Executive Chair of the MRC.
Michelle Donelan said: “Professor Chinnery brings a wealth of experience as a practicing clinician and an already established and valued member of the Medical Research Council.
“By heading up one of the UK’s key public funding bodies for medical research, he will spearhead delivery of high-quality training and fellowships for researchers and funding for life-changing discoveries that are so crucial to our country’s health and wellbeing.
“I also pay tribute to Professor John Iredale for his work as interim Executive Chair and thank him for his invaluable service.”