{
  "id": 7533023,
  "title": "New Trustees announced as Cancer Research UK strengthens research and governance leadership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/new-trustees-announced-as-cancer-research-uk-strengthens-research-and",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-15T10:40:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cancer Research UK",
    "slug": "cancer-research-uk",
    "url": "https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/09/15/new-trustees-announced-as-cancer-research-uk-strengthens-research-and-governance-leadership/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cancer Research UK has welcomed three new Trustees to strengthen its research and governance leadership. Lord Simon Stevens, Chair of the Council of Trustees, expressed delight at the appointments of Sarah Whitney, Professor Iain McNeish, and Hans Bishop.\n\nIain McNeish, a highly respected cancer researcher and clinical leader, will join the charity in October as a Trustee. He will serve on the Research and Finance Committees, bringing his expertise in developing better therapies for ovarian cancer and supporting the next generation of cancer researchers.\n\nSarah Whitney, a Chartered Accountant and experienced non-executive director, will become Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee and join the Nomination and Governance Committee. Whitney's extensive experience in governance, financial stewardship, and risk management will help the charity navigate challenges and deliver strong governance.\n\nHans Bishop, a biotech entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in cancer treatment, will also be appointed as a Trustee in October. Bishop will join the Research Committee, leveraging his knowledge and expertise in driving transformative advancements in cancer treatment.\n\nProfessor René Medema has been appointed as Chair of the Research Committee later this year. His scientific leadership and international perspective will contribute to Cancer Research UK's continued progress in the fight against cancer.",
  "summary": "Cancer Research UK announces new Trustees and future committee leadership appointments that will further strengthen the charity’s governance and scientific expertise. The post New Trustees announced as Cancer Research UK strengthens research and governance leadership appeared first on Cancer Research UK - Cancer News .",
  "key_points": [
    "Lord Simon Stevens welcomes three new Cancer Research UK Trustees",
    "Sarah Whitney appointed Chair of Audit & Risk Committee",
    "Hans Bishop joins Research Committee with 30 years of biotech experience"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}