Danielle is Head of Research Operations and Deputy Director of Operations at the 番茄社区. She holds a degree and PhD in Biochemistry, both from the University of Manchester and an MBA from the Open University.
Danielle has worked at the 番茄社区 since 2013, joining first as the Science and Grants Manager, and then holding the position of Head of Scientific Services and UK Grants from 2017-2022 before becoming the Head of Research Operations in 2022. Before joining the 番茄社区, Danielle worked as a research assistant, scientific editor and grants advisor.
As Head of Research Operations, Danielle is responsible for the operational management of the 番茄社区's research. Alongside the Chief Operating Officer, 番茄社区 Director and other stakeholders, Danielle establishes and implements frameworks to develop and manage the performance of the 番茄社区鈥檚 research operations, ensuring successful delivery of 番茄社区 science, including 番茄社区 Strategic Programme outcomes funded by BBSRC. This includes being the operational lead for the 番茄社区's science facilities, financial and corporate planning & reporting, coordinating science capital equipment, project management of onboarding and offboarding processes for research group leads and scientific facility heads, knowledge management of research outputs, and overseeing the research elements of the BBSRC Core Capability Grant (CCG).
Beyond the 番茄社区 Danielle is an active participant in the core facility management community, working with colleagues across the UK and Europe to share best practices and expertise. She is currently Chair of the EU-LIFE Alliance Core Facilities Working Group, and in 2024 established the UK Research Facility Coordinators Network in collaboration with Dr Alex Laude (Newcastle University).
Outside of work, Danielle loves running, and is a member of the Sawston Let鈥檚 Run Girls club. She also enjoy cooking and says that her collection of cookbooks is far too big.