Eminence-grise Lorna Layward page

Éminence Grise, a definition: A powerful adviser or decision-maker; also called "grey eminence"

Lorna Layward

An experienced biomedical executive with over 30 years’ experience in the academic and voluntary sectors. She has extensive experience in the fields of biomedical research; science and funding strategy; science policy development and implementation at the highest level; a wide understanding of the impact of disease and support required; and communication via a variety of media. She has received 4 prizes for science communication for lay audiences.

She has a wealth of experience in the medical research charity sector leading Research into Ageing at Help the Aged for 6 years, and being responsible for the research functions of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

With a PhD in Immunology, she has over 35 full scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals including Nature, Current Biology and Immunology Today.

Since 2009 Lorna has been providing consultancy services to the private and voluntary sectors, including:

•	British Society for Rheumatology – developing a national register for biologic treatments for patients with ankylosing spondylitis
•	Initiative for Science in Europe – developing and writing their science policy
•	American Federation for Aging Research – feasibility study
•	The Prostate Cancer Charity – development of a research impact report
•	The Stroke Association – policy response

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