Manchester adult centre

Natalie Cook is a Medical Oncologist and Senior Clinical Lecturer at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust/University of Manchester. She is a Principal or Chief Investigator on over 20 trials and has research interests in cancer of unknown primary, and is also interested in clinical trial design, biomarker development and patient experience on clinical trials.

Tim Somervaille is an Honorary Consultant Haematologist at The Christie, interested in myeloid malignancies including myelofibrosis, polycythaemia vera and essential thrombocythaemia. He is also Senior Group Leader at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, where his team investigates the biology of myeloid cancers, with a focus on identifying and developing new treatments for leukaemia.

Amanda Rees is the Centre Business Lead at Manchester ECMC and Head of Research Operations for the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team at The Christie. Amanda works across the multidisciplinary team to support the development and operational delivery of a large academic and commercial portfolio of early phase trials.

Amy Smith is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Amy provides support to patients participating in early phase oncology clinical trials, as well as their families and carers. Amy is an advocate for patients, ensuring they and their families are appropriately involved and empowered in research and all aspects of their care.

Sayema Rahman Khan is a Research Project Manager in the Experimental Cancer Medicine Team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Sayema is passionate about advancing inclusivity in clinical research and champions for the integration of underrepresented, underserved and diverse voices to address health inequities.