A portrait photo of Leanne Cork

Research Programme Manager

Leanne is the Research Programme Manager for the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), managing the performance, financial and operational aspects of the award across a portfolio of translational research and associated activity across the BRC research themes. Leanne works closely with BRC theme leads to ensure the funding is used to deliver on agreed objectives and ensures effective administrative and operational support is in place. Leanne leads on the financial management of the BRC as well as annual reporting to the NIHR.

Leanne has a wealth of experience in research project and data management within Newcastle University, through various roles at Faculty, Institute and project level.