Patrick Chinnery

Professor Patrick Chinnery is a world-leading expert in mitochondrial genomics and neurology at the University of Cambridge. He serves as

• Executive Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC)
• Professor of Neurology
• Head of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences
• Director of the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit

His research bridges clinical practice and laboratory science, focusing on mitochondrial DNA dynamics and their role in inherited and acquired diseases.

Key Research Themes:

• Mechanisms of mitochondrial DNA inheritance
• Genetic basis of mitochondrial disorders
• Nuclear-mtDNA interactions
• Translational therapies for mitochondrial diseases

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow of the Royal Society (2024)
• Foulkes Foundation Medal (2011)
• Galen Medal (2023)
• Wellcome Principal Research Fellowship (2018-)

Academic Leadership:

• Co-chair, NIHR Rare Disease Translational Research Collaboration
• Former Director, Institute of Genetic Medicine (Newcastle, 2010-2015)
• Senior Investigator, National Institute for Health Research (2010-)