Professor Sir Leszek Krzysztof Borysiewicz, former chief executive of MRC, and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Board member has received a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for his services to cancer research, clinical research, medicine and charities.
Services to medical research
Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz
Sir Leszek took up the role of Executive Chair of MRC in 2007, serving in the position until 2010, when he became Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
In addition to his leadership at MRC, Sir Leszek played a critical role as a founding member of the UKRI Board from 2017 to 2022.
Huge impact on medical research and innovation
UKRI Chief Executive Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser said:
It’s wonderful to see so many contributions to research and innovation celebrated in the New Year Honours list, and I extend my congratulations to everyone who has been honoured.
We are delighted by the recognition of Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz’s exceptional contributions. His visionary leadership and tireless dedication to advancing medical research and innovation have had a profound impact, not only in the UK but globally.
Sir Leszek’s work has brought tangible benefits to patients and society at large. His commitment to fostering collaboration across disciplines and sectors exemplifies the very best of what research and innovation can achieve.
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