User talk:MikeBravo414

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The Conflict of Interest Guide explains how you can request changes to the article. You should know, though, that an article subject wanting something removed from a Wikipedia page is not in itself reason enough for removal. The material in question would need to be unsourced, a violation of the biography of living persons policy, or otherwise contrary to Wikipedia's policies/principles. AntiDionysius (talk) 22:56, 8 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi there,

Apologies - I'm new to Wikipedia. The reason for my being here is because I'm the communications lead for BBSRC - the organisation for which Anne Ferguson-Smith is Executive Chair. Anne reached out to me over the weekend to ask if I could make some changes to her personal page, specifically:

1. To update her current position/institution so that it reflects her new role as Executive Chair at BBSRC

2.To remove references to her personal life - namely references to her spouse/marriage, father and two children.

3. Update the BBSRC Wikipedia info template to reflect Anne as the new Executive Chair (not Guy Poppy).

To confirm, I do not expect to receive any expenses or compensation from my employer for this work.

As per your advice, I will draft the requested changes and submit them for action.

Many thanks,

MikeBravo414 (talk) 23:08, 8 October 2024 (UTC)