Cancer Research UK picks Jones to replace Lane
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Executive Summary
Cancer Research UK has appointed Professor Nic Jones Chief Scientist as from 1 February 2011. Professor Jones, currently Director of Cancer Research UK's Paterson Institute within the University of Manchester, is succeeding Professor Sir David Lane, who is currently leading a pioneering research team in Singapore and will continue to advise the charity on its research strategy as an ongoing member of its scientific strategy advisory group. Professor Jones will step down as the Paterson Institute's Director but will continue to lead his research group at the Paterson which studies how cells respond to sudden adverse changes in their surroundings, known as 'environmental stress'. He will also continue in his role as Director of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre