The Manchester Academy for Healthcare Scientist Education (MAHSE) is pleased to announce that Carol Ainley has been appointed as the new MAHSE Director. Carol is the Lead for Medical and Life Sciences Development at Manchester Metropolitan University and was formerly involved with MAHSE as the Deputy Director. Phil Padfield, the current MAHSE Director said ‘I am delighted that Carol has been appointed to succeed me. She has been a fantastic deputy director and I now leave knowing MAHSE is in very capable hands.’
Carol will take over from Phil as MAHSE Director on Monday 21st May, until this date Carol and Phil will continue to work together to ensure a smooth transition period. MAHSE will look to appoint a new Deputy Director of MAHSE in due course. Carol said of her appointment ‘I am thrilled to have the opportunity to build on the success of MAHSE. A priority will be to ensure the viability of this unique partnership as we face the challenges posed by funding restrictions.’