Queen Mary University of London Appoints Managing Director for Barts Life Sciences

Barts Life Sciences is a collaboration between Queen Mary University of London and Barts NHS Trust, supported by Barts Charity. Through our partnership, we accelerate the latest healthcare innovations from bench to bedside.

Grant, former CEO of Surrey Research Park and Leicester Science Parks, takes up the position in April, and brings with him a wealth of experience in the innovation, real estate and research sectors, including as a non-executive director of the UK Science Park Association.

Speaking on Grant’s appointment, Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, lead for Barts Life Sciences and Vice Principal for Health at Queen Mary said:

“Appointing Grant as the new managing director of Barts Life Sciences will help us to further drive forward our vision of a major life sciences hub in Whitechapel, a collaboration between Barts Health and Queen Mary University of London and industry partners, so we can realise our ambition of bringing new, innovative healthcare to the people in east London and beyond. We’re delighted to welcome him on board.”