Amy Capper

Amy Capper is a seasoned professional in patient advocacy and policy, currently serving as a Senior Policy Officer at Myeloma UK since August 2018. In this role, Amy leads policy initiatives across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, collaborating with various coalitions such as Cancer52, One Cancer Voice, and the Blood Cancer Alliance. Previously, Amy has held positions including Patient Advocacy and Policy Research Officer at Myeloma UK and Events Administrator at Inspiring Scotland, where duties involved event planning and volunteer coordination. Additional experience includes working as a Science Communicator for the Edinburgh International Science Festival and leading a team at the Abu Dhabi Science Festival. Amy's academic background features a PhD in Melanoma Biology from The University of Edinburgh, complemented by advanced degrees in Life Sciences and Drug Discovery.