David Jenkinson

Head Of Childhood Cancer Translational Challenge

David Jenkinson is an accomplished professional in the field of cancer research and management, currently serving as the Head of Childhood Cancer Translational Challenge at LifeArc since September 2023. Additionally, David has been a member of the General Assembly for the ACCELERATE Multi-Stakeholder Platform since February 2025. Previously, David held significant roles at The Brain Tumour Charity from June 2016 to September 2023, where responsibilities included Chief Scientific Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer. David's extensive career at Cancer Research Technology spanned over a decade, focusing on alliance development and portfolio management. Earlier experience includes leadership positions in both research and club management, such as Chair of Malory Eagles Volleyball Club and Senior Research Scientist at Gene Expression Technologies. David earned a PhD in Cancer Biology from St George's, University of London, alongside a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership & Management from the University of Sussex and a BSc in Applied Biochemistry from Brunel University of London.

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