Alex Pemberton

Head of Centres and Institutes at Cancer Research UK

Summary

Alex Pemberton is a highly educated professional with a PhD in Biochemistry and a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry with Microbiology and Biotechnology, both from the University of Bristol.
In his career, Alex has held several key positions in prestigious organizations. He is the Head of Centres and Institutes at Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and previously served as the Head of Therapeutic Discovery Funding at CRUK.
Prior to his roles at CRUK, Alex worked at the Medical Research Council, where he held various positions including Lead in Regenerative Medicine, Programme Manager for the Molecular and Cellular Medicine Board, Programme Manager for the Translational Team, and Programme Manager for Joint Programming in Neurodegenerative Disease.
Alex also has experience in editorial roles, having worked as the Managing Editor at Current BioData and as an Editor at Biomed Central.
With a strong background in biochemistry and a wealth of experience in research funding, program management, and editorial roles, Alex Pemberton brings a diverse skill set to the field of medical research and scientific publishing.