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Francesca Beaton

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Head of Research Management and Administration at Wellcome Sanger Institute
📍 United Kingdom

Dr. Francesca Beaton is the Head of Research Management and Administration for the Cellular Genomics Programme at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. A University of Cambridge PhD graduate, she leverages her deep background in stem cell research to oversee the programmes portfolio, including grants, budgeting, and contracts, enabling the delivery of key scientific objectives.

Francesca is a passionate advocate for inclusion in the workplace and is an active member of the Disability Network Operations team at the Sanger Institute. She focuses on building community, raising awareness, and serving as a bridge between staff and leadership to foster a more accessible and supportive environment.

She transitioned from a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery to a leader in genomics research management.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Research Management and Administration
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Cellular Genomics
As Head of Research Management for the Cellular Genomics Programme, this is her primary professional focus at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Research Management
Her career at Sanger has progressed from Research Manager to Head of the department, and she holds an Advanced Certificate in Research Management.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head of Research Management and Administration
Wellcome Sanger Institute
5-2023 - 1-2025
Research Management Team Lead
Wellcome Sanger Institute
10-2020 - 5-2023
Research Manager
Wellcome Sanger Institute
10-2018 - 11-2020
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Cambridge
10-2014 - 9-2018
Researcher PhD Student
University of Cambridge
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Education
2014 - 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Cambridge
2011 - 2012
Master of Science (MSc)
Cranfield University
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