Alison Barbuti

Alison Barbuti is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Currently serving as the Communications and Engagement Manager at Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, Alison focuses on promoting early cancer diagnosis through proactive media engagement and collaboration with patient representatives. Prior roles include Senior Communications Manager and Communications Manager at the Health Research Authority, where Alison led a communications team, managed stakeholder relations, and developed strategic communications plans. Alison also held positions as Senior Media Relations Officer for Cancer Research UK and Media Relations Officer at the University of Manchester, where significant media coverage was achieved for various health initiatives. With a strong journalistic background, Alison has honed skills in media relations, content management, and communications strategy since starting in journalism at the Manchester Evening News. Alison holds a first-class BA (Hons) in English Language with Social Science from Lancaster University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire.