Patrick Vallance

Patrick Vallance is a British scientist and physician who served as the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser from 2018 to 2023. In this role, he provided expert scientific guidance to the government on various issues, including health and technology. He has a background in medicine and research, particularly in drug development and molecular medicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vallance played a key role in advising the UK government on scientific aspects of the response. He is recognized for his expertise in science policy and his ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly to decision-makers and the public.