Professor Sir Terence Stephenson is the new Chair of the Health Research Authority.
Sir Terence, an eminent clinical
academic, took up the position on 1 September 2019 and will hold the role for three years.
He is Nuffield Professor of Child Health at the University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and Honorary Consultant Paediatrician at UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
Sir Terence is also a former Dean of the
University of Nottingham’s Medical School, President of the Royal College of
Paediatrics and Child Health, Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges,
and most recently of the General Medical Council.
Outgoing chair Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery“I am delighted that Sir Terence will be the next Chair of the HRA. He has already made an immense contribution to the NHS and is passionate about excellent service to patients, based on the dedication and professionalism of staff, and built on a solid evidence base.
“I am confident that the organisation will thrive under his leadership and continue to ensure that the UK is an excellent place to carry out high-quality ethical health and social care research.”
New chair Professor Sir Terence Stephenson“I am delighted to have been appointed as the Chair of the Health Research Authority. Having spent a lifetime in health and research, this role combines two of my passions. I am looking forward to working with the Board and the staff of the HRA and all the stakeholders involved in research for the benefit of patients.”
Professor Sir Terence's appointment was made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments.