Professor Christopher Higgins

Durham University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Christopher Higgins joined the One North East Board in 2007.

He has served as a director for the Medical Research Council and his research led to the UK’s first clinical trials for cystic fibrosis gene therapy.  He also served
on the Councils of BBSRC and The Academy of Medical Sciences and the Executive Board of the Association of Medical Charities.

Chris is currently a member of the Human Genetics Commission and chairs the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee, which advises the Government on BSE and vCJD.

Professor Higgins is not politically active and does not hold any other ministerial appointments.