President and CEO of SAMRC, Prof Glenda Gray's second term comes to an end in 2024
Cape Town, South Africa | Professor Glenda Gray, who has served as the President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) for two terms, has announced her intention to assume a different role within the organisation.
With her tenure coming to a close after ten years, Professor Gray has expressed her desire to transition into a full-time science role within the SAMRC in 2024. Throughout her leadership at the SAMRC, Professor Gray, alongside an exceptional Senior Executive team, has achieved significant milestones including five consecutive clean audits, transformative grant funding initiatives that have greatly improved support for young scientists, black African scientists, and women, as well as the establishment of vital collaborations and partnerships that will advance scientific research.
The Chairperson of the SAMRC Board, Professor Johnny Mahlangu, expresses gratitude for Professor Gray's efforts in resource mobilisation, initiation and maintenance of collaborative research, and her commitment to addressing transformation in medical science through various programs. With this remarkable track record, the SAMRC is poised to fulfill its mandate of enhancing South Africa's health and quality of life through rigorous health research.
In her forthcoming full-time science role, Professor Gray will leverage her extensive experience to deliver impactful scientific outcomes. Her focus will primarily be on conducting research in HIV vaccines and other areas of vaccinology to develop new vaccines that address pressing health challenges on the African continent. She intends to continue fostering partnerships with both local and international collaborators to advance medical science and research in South Africa.
Reflecting on her transition, Professor Gray expresses deep gratitude for the opportunity to lead the organisation and serve the country and scientific community with pride and respect. She reassures her unwavering commitment to the SAMRC and the medical research community.
On behalf of the Board, Senior Executive team, and the entire SAMRC community, collective appreciation is extended to Professor Gray for her diligent service.
The SAMRC will now initiate the process of appointing a new President and CEO, ensuring a seamless transition when Professor Gray's term concludes next year.
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