​Professor Sarah Main joins Elsevier as Vice President for Academic and Government Relations, UK​

Elsevier, a global leader in information analytics and scholarly publishing, is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Sarah Main as Vice President for Academic and Government Relations, UK effective December 1st, 2023. 

Professor Main brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role at Elsevier. With a distinguished career in scientific research and policy, she has played a pivotal role in advancing science and promoting collaboration between academia, industry, and government. 

In her new position, Professor Main will be responsible for guiding Elsevier's scientific strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring the company continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of global research. Her deep understanding of the scientific landscape and commitment to open science align seamlessly with Elsevier's mission to support the global research community. 

Professor Main commented on her appointment, saying, "I am delighted to join Elsevier and looking forward to the enormous opportunities its capabilities in information analytics and publishing provide to work with the scientific community to drive positive change and advance research for the benefit of society." 

Dr. Nick Fowler, Chief Academic Officer at Elsevier, expressed his enthusiasm about Professor Main joining the team, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Professor Sarah Main to Elsevier. Her extensive experience and leadership in scientific research and policy make her an invaluable addition to our team. As we continue to evolve and innovate in the rapidly changing landscape of scholarly publishing, Professor Main's insights and expertise will play a key role in shaping the future of Elsevier." 

Professor Main holds a BA in Natural Sciences, specialising in molecular biology from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Molecular Biology from University College London / Cancer Research UK London Research Institute. She has held various leadership roles, including as a trustee of the British Science Association and the Foundation for Science and Technology. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology; an Honorary Professor at University College London; and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Innovation, Policy and Society at the University of Westminster.   

Elsevier looks forward to benefiting from Professor Main's guidance as the company continues its commitment to advancing science and empowering the global research community. 

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身為科學資訊與分析的全球領導者，Elsevier 協助研究人員與醫療照護專業人員推動科學發展，改善醫療成果，造福社會。我們以可信賴、以實證為基礎的內容和先進的 AI 數位技術為基礎，透過創新的解決方案促進洞察力和關鍵決策。

140 多年來，我們一直為研究和醫療保健界的工作提供支援。我們全球 9,500 名員工，包括 2,300 名技術人員，致力於支援研究人員、圖書館館長、學術領袖、資金提供者、政府、研發密集型公司、醫生、護士、未來醫療保健專業人員和教育工作者的重要工作。我們的 2,900 種科學期刊和經典參考工具書包括其領域中最重要的書籍，包括 Cell Press、The Lancet 和 Gray's Anatomy。 我們與愛思唯爾基金會 (Elsevier Foundation 打開新的分頁／視窗) 合作，與我們服務的社群攜手合作，在發展中國家和世界各地的科學、研究和醫療保健領域推動包容性和多樣性。 Elsevier 是 RELX 打開新的分頁／視窗 的一部分，RELX 打開新的分頁／視窗 是一家為專業和商業客戶提供以資訊為基礎的分析和決策工具的全球供應商。有關我們的工作、數位解決方案和內容的更多資訊，請造訪 www.elsevier.com 。