England’s chief medical officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, will step down from her role at the end of the year and take up the role of Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.
In a statement, Dame Sally said: “I want to pay tribute to the outstanding clinicians, scientists and public servants who have supported me in this role – men and women who are working tirelessly to improve the health of the nation.
“It has been an honour to be the first female chief medical officer. I have enjoyed it from the start and I will continue to do so right up until I finish.
“I am delighted to be appointed as master of Trinity College following a distinguished list of predecessors and as the first woman.
“I can assure everyone that I will continue contributing to the global fight against AMR (antimicrobial resistance) from my new role.”