Cancer Research UK names new head of PR

Cancer Research UK has announced the appointment of Laura Peters as its new head of PR, effective as of September 2014.

Ms Peters, who currently serves as senior PR manager at the organisation, is taking up the role following the departure of Nicola Dodd, who will be leaving the charity to become a director at Kaper, reports PRWeek.

The new PR head will be responsible for a 14-strong team, working closely with social media manager Aaron Eccles and reporting directly to to Carolan Davidge, Cancer Research UK's director of comms.

Ms Peters has been with the charity for nine years, during which time she has worked on a wide range of campaigns, including Race for Life and Stand Up to Cancer.

"Laura is an invaluable member of the team, who leads her teams to achieve brilliant results on all her campaigns. We look forward to welcoming her into her new role this September," said Ms Davidge.

The organisation is the UK's single largest funder of cancer research, contributing to studies of more than 200 forms of the disease.