‘Her experience and knowledge will be a great asset as the Society continues to develop a unified bioscience voice and champion the work of biologists. She has made tremendous contributions across the biosciences and education and will undoubtedly be an excellent hand at the helm of the Society. ‘The next presidency will take the society through the milestone of our first decade and Julia’s distinction, vision and experience will be a guiding light as we build on our first ten years and look to the next.’ĭame Jean said of her successor: ‘I am delighted that Julia will be the Society’s third President. The presidency is one of three honorary positions on the RSB Council.ĭame Julia will succeed Professor Dame Jean Thomas, who was appointed President in 2014.ĭr Mark Downs CSci FRSB and Chief Executive of the Society, commented on the appointment: ‘I am delighted to announce that the succession plan for the society will bring Professor Goodfellow to the next presidency and I look forward to working with her. She will take up the position in May 2018.
The Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow will assume the role of President of the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) following her retirement this year.
