UK Biobank
Marcus Cheetham has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Marcus began their career at Elsevier as a Principal Business Analyst, where they were responsible for requirements analysis and stakeholder management. Marcus then worked as a Business Analyst at News UK, Oxford University Press, and Macmillan on contractor basis. In 2014, they joined the University of Oxford as a Senior Business Analyst and later transitioned to the role of Program Project Manager, leading a digital transformation program for the University's Gardens, Libraries & Museums Division. Following their time at Oxford, Marcus worked as a Project Manager at Taylor & Francis Group before joining StructureFlow as a Senior Technical Project Manager. Most recently, they served as a Technical Programme Manager at Avis Budget Group, leading a digital program for the EMEA region. In 2023, Marcus joined UK Biobank as the Head of Data Management. Throughout their career, Marcus has demonstrated expertise in leadership, technical project management, agile methodologies, and stakeholder management.
Marcus Cheetham completed their education in a chronological manner. Marcus first obtained a BA in Creative Arts from Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 1986. Marcus then pursued a PGCE in Art and Design from the University of Brighton, completing it in 1989. Lastly, they earned an MA in History of Art from Goldsmiths, University of London, finishing their studies in 1994.
Apart from their formal education, Marcus has also acquired several certifications. Marcus became a Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) through the Scrum Alliance in September 2023. In August 2021, they obtained the ITIL Foundation Level certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice. Similarly, in April 2021, they achieved the MSP Practitioner in Programme Management certification, also from AXELOS Global Best Practice. The additional certifications, such as Benefits Management & Business Acceptance, Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis, MSP Foundation in Programme Management, Prince2 Foundation, Prince2 Practitioner, Requirements Engineering, Scrum Master Certified (SMC), and Workplace Coach, lack information regarding the obtained month and year.
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UK Biobank
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants. UK Biobank’s database, which includes blood samples, heart and brain scans and genetic data of the 500,000 volunteer participants, is globally accessible to approved researchers who are undertaking health-related research that’s in the public interest. UK Biobank recruited 500,000 people aged between 40-69 years in 2006-2010 from across the UK. With their consent, they provided detailed information about their lifestyle, physical measures and had blood, urine and saliva sample collected and stored for future analysis. UK Biobank’s research resource is a major contributor in the advancement of modern medicine and treatment, enabling better understanding of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses – including cancer, heart diseases and stroke. UK Biobank is generously supported by its founding funders the Wellcome Trust and UK Medical Research Council, as well as the Department of Health, Scottish Government, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. The organisation has over 150 dedicated members of staff, based in multiple locations across the UK.