Tanya Hughes

Tanya Hughes is currently the Investor and External Relations Lead at Cancer Research UK, focusing on enhancing the impact of Cancer Research Horizons' Ventures team by developing investor and philanthropic networks to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer treatment. Tanya has a rich background in communications strategy and corporate advisory roles, with previous positions including Communications Strategist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Senior Adviser at Coulson Partners. Tanya's extensive experience spans various sectors such as biopharmaceuticals and medical technology, having also held significant roles at TALK.GLOBAL, M&C Saatchi Group, and Lynne Franks PR. Educational qualifications include an MSc with Distinction in Science Communication from Imperial College London and a BSc in Analytic and Descriptive Economics from the London School of Economics.