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Congratulations to Professor Edith Heard from everyone here at Wellcome! We look forward to working with you to build on The Crick's successes and Sir Paul Nurse's remarkable legacy.

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We are delighted to announce that Professor Edith Heard has been appointed as our new director and chief executive. Edith, who is currently director-general at EMBL, will succeed Paul Nurse in leading the Crick from the summer of 2025. We are lucky that Paul will continue his laboratory and research at the Crick after stepping down as director and chief executive. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e38A-P7p

  • The Francis Crick Institute has quickly established a global reputation for its work at the frontiers of science. I relish the challenge of building on that work. I also want to pay tribute to Sir Paul Nurse, without whom the Francis Crick Institute would not be the world-leading institution it is today.
Caroline Relton

Pro Director, Research and Academic Development

1w

Many congratulations Edith. End of an EMBL era but the beginning of a new and exciting Crick chapter.

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Benny Chain

professor of immunology at UCL

2w

A new director for the Crick ! A great challenge but an excellent opportunity to shape the future of British biomedical research.

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Excellent choice! Many congratulations, Edith - you will be great for the Crick and vice versa!

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Kay Davies

Dr Lee's Professor of Anatomy, Emeritus

2w

Great appointment.

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Alethea Cope (PhD)

Head of Translation at Wellcome Trust

2w

Congrats!

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