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Simon Denegri appointed as Network Executive Group Chair

We are delighted to announce that Simon Denegri OBE is the new Chair of the UKCRC Registered CTU Network’s Executive Group. Simon is Executive Director of the Academy of Medical Sciences and has held high level positions within the field, having been CEO at the Association of Medical Research Charities and, more recently, NIHR National Director for Patients, Carers and the Public.

Commenting on his appointment, Simon said

“I am excited to be taking on this role and working with the UKCRC Registered CTU Network again. The value of the academic CTU Network has been clearly demonstrated during the Covid-19 pandemic and the availability of high quality expertise and infrastructure has enabled a speedy, innovative clinical trial response. I look forward to working with them.”

Professor Julia Brown, Network Director, commented that

“Simon was involved in the early development of the CTU Network and we are so pleased that he has re-joined us at what is an important time for the academic research community. We are very proud of the work our members have done in leading innovation in the design and delivery of Covid-19 research.”

The Network would also like to extend its thanks to the out-going Executive Group Chair, Dr Sarah Rudkin, Head of Research Strategy and Growth at Versus Arthritis, who has provided such strong leadership over the last 7+ years.  We are incredibly pleased that she has agreed to remain a member of the Executive Group.