Francesca Beaton
Sharpshooter · DISC type DCDr. 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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