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Presidents of the Medical Research Foundation
Learn more about the individuals who serve as our Presidents.
The Medical Research Foundation is privileged to have the support of distinguished members of the science community who serve as our Presidents.
Our two Presidents bring their vast experience, public profile, and unwavering commitment to advancing medical research.
Our Presidents
President
Professor Nick Lemoine CBE MD PhD FMedSci
President
Professor Patrick Chinnery FRS FMedSci FRCP
I am very proud of my association with the Foundation, and it gives me great pleasure to continue championing its work.
Professor Nick Lemoine CBE
Professor Nick Lemoine CBE is the Strategic Development Director and Interim Director of Life Sciences, Partnerships & Growth in NIHR’s Research Development Network Coordinating Centre and is Professor of Molecular Oncology at Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London. He was previously the Director of Barts Cancer Institute (2003-2024). Nick was awarded a CBE in the 2022 New Year Honours List for his services to clinical research, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I have been involved with the Medical Research Foundation for nearly fifteen years, first serving as a trustee from 2011 and then as the Chair of the Board of Trustees from 2015 to 2024. I am very proud of my association with the Foundation, and it gives me great pleasure to continue championing its work through my role as President. I’m pleased that I have been able to leave a gift in my Will to the Foundation. As someone who is passionate about the next generation of researchers, I hope that in years to come the Foundation will be able to use the gift that I have made to best effect.”
As a researcher, I know there is more to be accomplished ... it is my privilege and pleasure to support a cause that changes lives.
Professor Patrick Chinnery
Professor Patrick Chinnery FRS FMedSci FRCP is the Executive Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC). Professor Chinnery is also a practising neurologist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where his clinical expertise complements his leadership, bridging advanced science and healthcare delivery. In 2024, Professor Chinnery was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his significant contributions to science. He is also an Emeritus Senior Investigator of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and co-chairs the NIHR BioResource for Translational Research in Common and Rare Diseases.
“I accepted the role of President of the Medical Research Foundation as I want to help the world’s most exciting research into human biology and disease translate into improved healthcare. As a practising clinician, I have seen people’s lives transformed. As a researcher, I know there is more to be accomplished. For these reasons, it is my privilege and pleasure to support a cause that changes lives."
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