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About the Policy team

Our Policy department develops evidence-based policy to inform UK Government decisions related to cancer and research and communicates our views to key decision makers.

With a team of experts from various fields, we offer a wide range of specialist knowledge and expertise.

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Ian Walker

Executive Director of Policy, Information and Communications

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Shaun Walsh

Head of Public Affairs and Campaigning

Public affairs, policy, campaigns and communications

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Alexander Wright

Head of Global Policy and Programmes

Global policy and partnerships, tobacco control, cervical cancer elimination

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Annalisa Belloni

Lead Economist

Economics research, policy and strategy

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Matt Sample

Health Policy Manager

NHS cancer services

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Alizée Froguel

Prevention Policy Manager

Prevention, tobacco control

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Debbie King

Senior External Affairs Manager (Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales)

Public affairs

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Malcolm Clark

Senior Prevention Policy Manager

Prevention policy and advocacy

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Zoe Martin

Senior Policy Manager

Science and research environment

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Jon Shelton

Head of Cancer Intelligence

Cancer epidemiology, applied research, service evaluation and cancer data

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Holly Norman

Head of Health Systems Engagement

Health systems and cancer services, clinical engagement

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Samantha Harrison

Head of Strategic Evidence

Evidence and strategy, innovation, detection, diagnosis and treatment

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Naser Turabi

Director of Evidence and Implementation

Health services and systems, innovation, inequalities

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Publications and research tenders

See all the latest and featured publications from our policy teams and and current research tenders relevant to policy.

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Professional resources

Keep up to date with the latest statistics, evidence and information on diagnosing, treating and preventing cancer. Our intelligence can support evidence-based decision making and there are updates on our activities, practical guidance, useful tools and resources.

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