Professor Paul Francis

Paul was appointed in January 2019 to work on supporting human translational research in the field of neurodegeneration, particularly related to dementia. He comes with a wealth of experience in the biochemistry of dementia from cell systems, through animal models to the study of brain, blood and CSF in man. Paul has lead and participated in large EU-funded projects and was Director of the Brains for Dementia Research project for 10 years. Paul already had a number of existing collaborations with colleagues in Exeter that he will develop further.

From 1st September 2019 until August 2020 Paul was Associate Dean Research for the College of Medicine and Health. In this role he supported the College and its staff in our combined research ambitions and overall to enhance the great profile of Exeter in the area of health and medicine. He then took on a new role as Associate Dean for Commercial Research and Innovation, helping colleagues engage with business and supporting spin-out companies. In November 2022 he was appointed to a similar role, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Innovation, in the new Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. He shares this role with Prof John Love with each contributing 40% FTE.

Paul was granted status as Professor Emeritus at King’s College London in 2021 and continues to maintain his research collaborations with Exeter colleagues.

Qualifications:

BSc, PhD