Catriona Manville

Catriona Manville is a professional with a strong interest in the societal benefits derived from research and the optimization of funding programs to ensure desired outcomes while preserving researchers' creative autonomy.

With a background spanning policy, stakeholder engagement, and various domains such as global research funding, research culture, higher education, open science, and life science data, Catriona has influenced decision-making processes in the UK and internationally.

Her educational journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry, and studies at Channing School in Highgate.

Throughout her career, Catriona Manville has held key positions such as Head of Policy at the Association of Medical Research Charities, research leadership roles at RAND Europe, policy and communications responsibilities at The British Library, teaching engagements at Newcastle University, and scientific roles at GlaxoSmithKline.

She has also contributed her expertise as a former Member of the Education and Science Policy Committee at the Royal Society of Biology and as a Newcastle upon Tyne County Adviser at Girlguiding UK.