Jonathan Pearce

Jonathan Pearce joined the MRC in 2008. Prior to this Jonathan undertook academic research, followed by roles in life sciences venture capital and strategic consulting. Jonathan is currently Director for Covid-19 Response in which role he has led the MRC’s research response to COVID-19 with partners from across United Kingdom Research and Innovation, UK Government and Internationally. In his time at MRC has had responsibility for Infections and Immunity, led the Council’s £60 million precision medicine initiative, and established the Council’s translational research funding scheme.