Professor Duncan Richards
Professor of Medicine Head of Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge
Academic and expert in early drug development
Professor Duncan Richards, formerly the Climax Professor of Clinical Therapeutics and director of the Oxford Clinical Trial Research Unit (OCTRU), led efforts at Oxford focusing on advancing new treatments from early-phase clinical trials into clinical practice.
As Professor of Medicine and Head of the Department of Medicine at the University of Cambridge, his focus is on delivering the department's vision to increase the efficacy of translating its world-class fundamental research into clinical practice and patient well-being.
With a strong foundation in medicine from the University of Oxford and extensive experience at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Professor Richards is highly regarded for his contributions to early drug development. His active participation on various research committees reflects his dedication to improving patient outcomes through innovative therapies.