Alan Silman

Professor Alan J Silman is Arthritis Research UK’s first Medical Director, a post he took up in January 2007.  He has responsibility for developing not only the research strategy of Arthritis Research UK but also ensuring appropriate career opportunities for those wishing to pursue an academic career.  His remit also covers Arthritis Research UK’s educational role from patient information to ensuring training for all health professionals.  Until 2007 he was the director of Arthritis Research UK’s Epidemiology Unit in Manchester and had research interests in several areas of rheumatology.

He has published over 500 original articles and a few books, and is one of the 5 joint editors of the major international reference work ‘Rheumatology’.  He continues to serve on several national and international committees which includes membership of the Expert Advisory Group to the MHRA.