Covid leader Patrick Vallance resigns as chief scientific adviser

Sir Patrick Vallance, who played a crucial role in guiding the UK through the coronavirus pandemic, must step down as the government's chief scientific adviser.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is 'impossible to fully convey' the impact of the scientist as it was announced he would step down at the end of his five-year term next April.
Sir Patrick acknowledged that his tenure was both "difficult and extremely gratifying" as the search for his successor was about to begin.
Sir Patrick Vallance and Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty, have regularly appeared alongside Boris Johnson at Covid briefings (Toby Melville/PA) (PA Archive)
Mr Patrick, 62 and from Essex, was an academic and consultant doctor before to join GlaxoSmithKline, where he became President of Research and Development.
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He replaced Sir Chris Whitty as Chief Scientific Adviser in 2018, and two years later they both became names known as leading experts and communicators in the fight against Covid-19.
Mr. Johnson said: "It is impossible to fully convey the impact that Sir Patrick had as Chief Scientific Adviser.
"Sir Patrick may not have negotiated to become an ehold house name when he signed on for the role, but I am immensely grateful for his guidance and expertise throughout the pandemic and beyond.
"He will be missed by all when he leaves next year, and I wish him the best in all future endeavours.”
Sir Patrick was seen as a calm voice who provided the sound scientific evidence to politicians making decisions during the pandemic.
He is expected to feature prominently in the official inquiry into the coronavirus response.
Sir Patrick said he remained "fully engaged" in the role, which also involves advising ministers on science and technology policy, until his replacement takes over. is.
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"Science and engineering remain vital to the future prosperity of the UK, and high-quality scientific evidence and advice should be at the heart of all government decision-making," he said. he said.

“The appointment of the GCSA for fixed periods is an important means of ensuring independence and my five-year term has been both challenging and immensely rewarding.”

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Covid leader Patrick Vallance resigns as chief scientific adviser

Sir Patrick Vallance, who played a crucial role in guiding the UK through the coronavirus pandemic, must step down as the government's chief scientific adviser.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is 'impossible to fully convey' the impact of the scientist as it was announced he would step down at the end of his five-year term next April.

Sir Patrick acknowledged that his tenure was both "difficult and extremely gratifying" as the search for his successor was about to begin.

Sir Patrick Vallance and Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty, have regularly appeared alongside Boris Johnson at Covid briefings (Toby Melville/PA) (PA Archive)

Mr Patrick, 62 and from Essex, was an academic and consultant doctor before to join GlaxoSmithKline, where he became President of Research and Development.

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He replaced Sir Chris Whitty as Chief Scientific Adviser in 2018, and two years later they both became names known as leading experts and communicators in the fight against Covid-19.

Mr. Johnson said: "It is impossible to fully convey the impact that Sir Patrick had as Chief Scientific Adviser.

"Sir Patrick may not have negotiated to become an ehold house name when he signed on for the role, but I am immensely grateful for his guidance and expertise throughout the pandemic and beyond.

"He will be missed by all when he leaves next year, and I wish him the best in all future endeavours.”

Sir Patrick was seen as a calm voice who provided the sound scientific evidence to politicians making decisions during the pandemic.

He is expected to feature prominently in the official inquiry into the coronavirus response.

Sir Patrick said he remained "fully engaged" in the role, which also involves advising ministers on science and technology policy, until his replacement takes over. is.

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"Science and engineering remain vital to the future prosperity of the UK, and high-quality scientific evidence and advice should be at the heart of all government decision-making," he said. he said.

“The appointment of the GCSA for fixed periods is an important means of ensuring independence and my five-year term has been both challenging and immensely rewarding.”