Who we are
Understanding Animal Research is a not for profit organisation funded by its members.
Staff
Understanding Animal Research has a small London office. The staff are:
Wendy Jarrett Chief Executive
Dr Elizabeth Harley Policy and Communications Officer
Tom Holder Campaigns Manager
Agnes Jawara Team Administrator
Education Officer
Ian Le Guillou Science Writer
Chris Magee Media & Public Affairs Manager
John Meredith Education Manager
Richard Scrase Online Content Producer
Dr Anabella Williams Head of Engagement
Governance
The Council of Understanding Animal Research is equivalent to the Board of Directors. Members of Council sit as individuals, and bring knowledge of the different sectors which the organisation represents. Council members are voted in at AGMs. They are selected for the skills they bring, as well as having an interest in the aims of the organisation.
Professor Frances Balkwill (Chair)Paul Sanders (Hon Treasurer)
Ken Applebee
Professor Derek Bell
Dr Tony Causey
Karen Gardner
Andrew Gay
Professor Max Headley
Dr Robin Lovell-Badge
Professor Jeremy Pearson
Professor Angela Roberts
Dr Patrick Sinnett-Smith
Professor Sir Nick Wright
History and Structure
Understanding Animal Research was founded at the end of 2008 by bringing together two UK organisations, Research Defence Society and Coalition for Medical Progress. It is a membership organisation with over 110 member organisations and many more individual supporters. Organisational members are drawn from various sectors including academic, pharmaceutical, charities, research funders, professional and learned societies.
Related document
- UAR annual accounts 2010-2011 1.93 MB