Following the announcement that Professor Patrick Vallance FMedSci is to take up the position of Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Sir Robert Lechler PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences, said:
“I am truly delighted by the news that one of our founder Fellows, Professor Patrick Vallance FMedSci, is set to be the next Chief Scientific Advisor. With challenges such as Brexit, the ageing population and climate change, there’s never been a more important time for Government policy to be underpinned by the best evidence. Patrick will bring a unique wealth of cross-sector experience and knowledge to the role. I extend my warmest congratulations to him and can sincerely say that we look forward to working with him in his new position.”