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The Northern Health Science Alliance Ltd is a membership organisation. Its board and council represent the leaders from the North's top research universities, research intensive teaching hospitals and Academic Health Science Networks.

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The Team

The Northern Health Science Alliance team

About Nicola

Nicki's expertise spans a career in NHS and University mental health settings prior to leading a pan-Northern European health team, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration between the brightest minds across Europe with the purpose of improving the health of the population of the North of England.

Nicola Wilson

Interim Chief Executive Officer & Chief of Staff

Hannah Davies

About Hannah

Hannah is a communications executive and former journalist with extensive experience leading award-winning communications campaigns. She joined the NHSA from a prestigious North PR agency and was previously a journalist at the North East's largest newspaper group.

Hannah Davies

Head of Public and External Affairs

About Keith

Keith is one of the country’s leading life science specialists. He has held a number of senior roles including as the first life science specialist for the Northern Powerhouse. His other roles encompass organisations from Astra Zeneca and Alderley Park to Midas, Manchester’s Inward Investment and Development Agency.

Keith Miller

Head of Corporate Engagement

About Shirley

Shirley is an expert in research coordination. She has over 20 years of research management experience, including 11 years with the University of Manchester’s Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences where she administered academic research activity, from funding applications to the development of research policies.

Shirley Hannan

Head of Research Coordination and Funding Development

About Ben

Ben joins the NHSA in a joint role with Yorkshire and Humber AHSN following his PhD in Materials for Healthcare Applications at the University of Warwick and is now based in Sheffield. While at Warwick Ben gained experience of working at the intersection of business and life sciences research.

Ben Martyn

Business Development Officer and Analyst

Board of Directors

About David

Ben joins the NHSA in a joint role with Yorkshire and Humber AHSN following his PhD in Materials for Healthcare Applications at the University of Warwick and is now based in Sheffield. While at Warwick Ben gained experience of working at the intersection of business and life sciences research.

Professor David Burn

Chairman

About TEST

Ben joins the NHSA in a joint role with Yorkshire and Humber AHSN following his PhD in Materials for Healthcare Applications at the University of Warwick and is now based in Sheffield. While at Warwick Ben gained experience of working at the intersection of business and life sciences research.

Director, Professor Paul Stewart

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Dr Liz Mear

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Ben joins the NHSA in a joint role with Yorkshire and Humber AHSN following his PhD in Materials for Healthcare Applications at the University of Warwick and is now based in Sheffield. While at Warwick Ben gained experience of working at the intersection of business and life sciences research.

Director, Dr Liz Mear

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Ben joins the NHSA in a joint role with Yorkshire and Humber AHSN following his PhD in Materials for Healthcare Applications at the University of Warwick and is now based in Sheffield. While at Warwick Ben gained experience of working at the intersection of business and life sciences research.

Director, Dame Jackie Daniel

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Professor Steve Myint

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Ben joins the NHSA in a joint role with Yorkshire and Humber AHSN following his PhD in Materials for Healthcare Applications at the University of Warwick and is now based in Sheffield. While at Warwick Ben gained experience of working at the intersection of business and life sciences research.

Non Executive Director, Professor Steve Myint

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Dr Stéphane Méry

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Ben joins the NHSA in a joint role with Yorkshire and Humber AHSN following his PhD in Materials for Healthcare Applications at the University of Warwick and is now based in Sheffield. While at Warwick Ben gained experience of working at the intersection of business and life sciences research.

Non Executive Director, Dr Stéphane Méry

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Alan Payne

About test

Ben joins the NHSA in a joint role with Yorkshire and Humber AHSN following his PhD in Materials for Healthcare Applications at the University of Warwick and is now based in Sheffield. While at Warwick Ben gained experience of working at the intersection of business and life sciences research.

Non Executive Director, Alan Payne

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