John Rowell

John Rowell serves as the Deputy Director and Director of Innovation and International Collaboration at IRCAN, overseeing operations and strategic planning. Previously, Rowell was the Innovation Hub Manager and interim Chief Scientific Officer at Université Côte d'Azur, leading initiatives focused on ageing and well-being. Rowell held key roles at Gustave Roussy, including Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Collaborative Scientific Development, where responsibilities included grant management and facilitating international research projects. As Chief Operational Officer for Cancer Core Europe, Rowell directed activities across multiple centers, promoting collaborative research. Rowell's earlier experience includes roles in scientific research, consulting in biotechnology, and a background in nature photography. Rowell completed a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge and an M.Sci in Genetics at the University of Glasgow.