Dr Amanda Collis

Executive Director – Research Strategy and Programmes, UK Research and Innovation – Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Dr Amanda Collis’ work focuses on research strategy, policy and funding. She is devoted to advancing ‘discovery bioscience’, interdisciplinary research, and strategic programmes across a broad range of topics, from agriculture to zoonosis. She has a passion for international partnership, working across diverse cultures to deliver opportunities for UK academics to collaborate with peers around the world. Her leadership roles in UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) make her an influential figure in research and innovation.