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Catherine Elliott

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Director of Research and Partnerships at Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Dr. Catherine Elliott is the Director of Research and Partnerships at Cancer Research UK, where she leads funding strategy and fosters key collaborations. A Doctor of Medicine from The University of Edinburgh, she also serves as an Honorary Consultant Obstetrician, bringing a critical clinical perspective to her executive research role.

Dr. Elliott is passionate about connecting discovery science with patient needs and has a keen interest in medical law and ethics, holding a Masters degree in the subject. Her work emphasizes improving cancer outcomes for all by addressing inequalities in research and care, and she is a strong advocate for public engagement in science.

She uniquely maintains an active clinical practice alongside her national leadership role in cancer research, specializing in care for pregnant women.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Director of Research and Partnerships
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Diversity in Research
Championed the launch of CRUK's strategy to improve equality, diversity, and inclusion in cancer research to ensure everyone can benefit from research advancements.
Research Partnerships
Her role is centered on leading the development of non-commercial partnerships to advance academic and clinical research in cancer.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Director of Research and Partnerships
Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
2-2015 - 8-2021
Honorary Consultant Obstetrician
NHS Lothian
9-2014 - 8-2021
College Registrar, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
The University of Edinburgh
1-2013 - 9-2014
Director
Medical Research Council
7-2012 - 2-2014
Head of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Medical Research Council
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Education
1993 - 1995
Doctor of Medicine - MD
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
University of Glasgow
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