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Mary Rice to retire
We were delighted when Mary Rice agreed to join EBRA in 2002 as our Chief Executive based in Brussels. She possesses a wealth of experience both in lobbying and in the field of medical science. Now, she has decided that the time has come to step down from EBRA at the end of this year. We will obviously miss her greatly, but wish her all the very best for her retirement.
EBRA Director Mark Matfield said, "I have greatly enjoyed working with Mary for many years, as her career has spanned many leading organisations. She is very well respected in medical research circles both in Brussels and London and there will be many saddened to learn of her retirement. However, she has worked so hard and so long on scientific public affairs that no-one can deny that she deserves time to relax and enjoy life."
Having started as a journalist, Mary Rice held senior public affairs positions with the Medical Research Council, Association of Medical Research Charities, Federation of European Cancer Societies and Weber Shandwick Brussels before joining EBRA. For the time being, Dr Matfield will take over her responsibilities within the organisation.