Vikki Rand

Dr. Vikki Rand is a Professor at Teesside University, serving as Director of the National Horizons Centre (NHC) and a member of the Senior Management Team. She leads NHC’s development as a biosciences and healthcare innovation hub, integrating industry, NHS, and academia. Her research focuses on cancer genomics, particularly lymphoma and pediatric cancers, with an emphasis on identifying biomarkers and reducing treatment toxicity. She also drives initiatives like the EPSRC-funded Northern Health Futures (NortHFutures) hub to address health inequalities through digital health innovation.

Education:

• PhD in Genomics and Bioinformatics (2004), University of Cambridge/Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (1999), University of Bradford

Research Interests:

• Genetic abnormalities in lymphoma and pediatric cancers
• Biomarker development for personalized medicine
• Global health initiatives and skills development
• Health-tech innovation ecosystems

Key Projects:

• NortHFutures: Digital Health Hub addressing regional health disparities
• Biological invasions and disease in Argentina (2020-2021)
• KRAS inhibitor research for ovarian cancer (2025-2027)

Labs/Teams: Leads the Rand Lab (Cancer Genomics and Global Health), collaborating internationally on biomarker research and clinical trials.