Jeremy Farrar

Director of the Wellcome Trust

Jeremy Farrar - Scientists & Innovators born September 1st, 1961
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An academic and educator with a strong background in infectious diseases. Led the Wellcome Trust, a prominent biomedical research charity in the UK, focusing on advances in health and science. Prior to this role, served as a Professor of Tropical Medicine at the University of Oxford, contributing to significant research in global health. Played a key part in the development of health policies and vaccinations during epidemics.

Led the Wellcome Trust

Contributed to global health policies

Research on infectious diseases

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