Dan Burkwood

Dan Burkwood is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in research operations and communications, primarily at Cancer Research UK (CRUK) since May 2008. As the Director of Research Operations and Communications, Burkwood has effectively supported the Director of Science Funding in achieving strategic business objectives and overseeing project management within the Science Funding Department. Previous roles include managing systems and project resources, facilitating system support for CRUK’s electronic Grant Management System (eGMS), and analyzing funding processes. Additionally, Burkwood serves on the Board of Directors for the American Friends of Cancer Research and the Association of Medical Research Charities and has previously held a trustee position with the Big Lottery Fund. Educational credentials include a degree from the University of Nottingham.