Experts

World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) has a number of spokespeople who are trained to talk to the media and to put scientific findings into jargon-free language that everyone can understand.

Professor Martin Wiseman, Medical and Scientific Adviser for World Cancer Research Fund, is also visiting professor of human nutrition at the University of Southampton.

A former head of nutrition in the Department of Health, Professor Wiseman is one of the country’s leading experts on the links between cancer risk and diet, physical activity and weight. He was the project director for WCRF’s landmark cancer prevention report in 2007 and its 2009 companion, Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention and has done numerous media interviews.

For an example, you can watch Professor Wiseman talking about WCRF’s Policy Report.

Dr Rachel Thompson, Science Programme Manager for World Cancer Research Fund

Dr Thompson is a dietitian who is an expert in the links between cancer risk and diet, physical activity and weight. As well as being one of the senior members of the charity’s science department, she was also a member of the Secretariat for WCRF’s landmark cancer prevention report in 2007.

Teresa Nightingale, General Manager, World Cancer Research Fund

As the General Manager of World Cancer Research Fund in the UK, Teresa is able to talk about the organisational goals of WCRF; it’s fundraising activities and also to talk generally about the charity sector.

Lisa Cooney, Head of Education, World Cancer Research Fund

As Head of Education, Lisa is able to talk both about both WCRF UK’s cancer prevention messages and about how people can make simple lifestyle changes. She can also talk about the challenges surrounding promoting public health.

Richard Evans, Head of Communications, World Cancer Research Fund

As Head of Communications, Richard can talk about the general messages of WCRF, as well the challenges the media faces in covering cancer prevention.