
Dr. Dajan O’Donnell
PhD
Dr. Dajan O’Donnell holds a PhD in neurology and neurosurgery, with over 20 years of experience in preclinical R&D and precision oncology. He spent 18 years at AstraZeneca, where his research and expertise contributed to groundbreaking developments in the neuroscience field, followed by five years with a not-for-profit Network Centre of Excellence focused on Precision Oncology. In 2020, Dajan joined the Cancer Research Society (CRS) as the Director of Scientific Affairs and Partnerships. Since then, he has been instrumental in forging strategic partnerships and launching new funding programs, broadening both the scope and geographic reach of cancer research supported by CRS. In addition to his role at CRS, Dajan serves as the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA).