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Leadership Team

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Professor Sallie Lamb

Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean

Professor Sallie Lamb

Sallie Lamb is an internationally recognised scholar in ageing, disability and rehabilitation and is the Mireille Gillings Professor of Health Innovation. She is also an experienced methodologist in the area of clinical trials and high quality evaluation of health care practice.

Email: hls-pvc@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Jo Bowtell

Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Professor Jo Bowtell

As a member of the Faculty Executive Team, Jo Bowtell’s job is to provide clear and effective leadership to the Faculty, promoting a sense of collegiality, ambition, inclusion and a vibrant culture, encouraging productivity and ensuring that the PVC delivers her management of the faculty.

Email: J.Bowtell@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Richard Holland

Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the University of Exeter Medical School

Professor Richard Holland

Richard joined the University of Exeter in July 2023, having previously been Head of the University of Leicester Medical School. He is a Professor of Public Health Medicine and an outstanding researcher with an interest in health services research and public health.

Email: r.holland3@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Rich Smith

Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Projects

Professor Rich Smith

Richard is a Professor of Health Economics, pioneering the macro-economic modelling of communicable and non-communicable diseases, the economic analysis of the impact of trade and trade agreements on health and health care across a range of areas, and assessment of fiscal measures related to public health. He was previously the University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Strategy Integration and Resources.

Email: rich.smith@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Kate Ellacott

Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education

Professor Kate Ellacott

Kate Ellacott is an Professor in Biomedical Neuroscience. Her longstanding research interest is focused on understanding how the brain controls food intake and body weight. She is committed to mentoring students and early career researchers and is enthusiastic about promoting careers in research and academic medicine.

Email: K.Ellacott@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Anni Vanhatalo

Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact

Professor Anni Vanhatalo

Anni Vanhatalo is a Professor of Human Physiology, and provides leadership for the delivery of the University’s Research & Impact strategy.

Email: A.Vanhatalo@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Huw Williams

Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement

Professor Huw Williams

Huw Williams is a Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology and Co-Director of the Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research (CCNR).

Email: W.H.Williams@exeter.ac.uk

Professor John Love and Professor Paul Francis

Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellors for Business Engagement and Innovation

Professor John Love and Professor Paul Francis

Paul Francis is a Professor of Neurochemistry. His primary research interest is the neurochemistry of dementia and in particular the contributions of brain chemistry to cognitive and non-cognitive symptoms.

John Love is a Professor of Synthetic Biology. His research focuses on Synthetic Biology as a multidisciplinary endeavour that aims to rapidly translate cutting edge research into practical applications.

Email: J.Love@exeter.ac.uk

Email: P.T.Francis@exeter.ac.uk

Associate Professor Alan Barker

Faculty Director for Postgraduate Research

Associate Professor Alan Barker

Alan is an Associate Professor in Paediatric Physiology and Health and co-Director of the Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre (CHERC). Alan is internationally recognised for his research into physical activity, exercise and sport and how this contributes to the health and wellbeing of children.

Email: A.R.Barker@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Austin Smith

Director of the Living Systems Institute

Professor Austin Smith

In the LSI, Austin Smith aims to combine mathematical and biophysical approaches with stem cell biology to create an integrated research programme in multicellular assembly and tissue dynamics.

Email: austin.smith@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Gordon Brown

Director of the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology

Professor Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown is Director of the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, an internationally recognised, world-leading centre of excellence in the field of fungal infections.

Email: gordon.brown@exeter.ac.uk

Associate Prof. Daryl Wilkerson

Associate Dean for Education (Medical School)

Dr Daryl Wilkerson

Daryl Wilkerson is an Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and was previously Associate Dean Education for Sport and Health Sciences.

Email: D.P.Wilkerson@exeter.ac.uk

Professor James Wakefield

Co-Head of Department – Biosciences

Professor James Wakefield

James is a Professor of Integrative Cellular Biology.

Profile: James Wakefield

Email: j.g.wakefield@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Ivana Gudelj

Co-Head of Department – Biosciences

Professor Ivana Gudelj

Ivana is a Professor of Evolutionary Systems Biology

Profile: Ivana Gudelj

Email: I.Gudelj@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Karen Knapp

Head of Department – Health and Care Professions

Professor Karen Knapp

Karen Knapp’s role involves leading the strategic direction of our department to ensure excellence in education, research and innovation, keeping students, patients and the public at the core of our activities.

Email: K.M.Knapp@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Joanne Smith

Head of Department – Psychology

Professor Joanne Smith

Profile: Joanne Smith

Email: j.r.smith@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Jonathan Brown

Head of Department – Clinical and Biomedical Sciences (Medical School)

Professor Jonathan Brown

Jonathan Brown is an Associate Professor of Neurophysiology.

Email: J.T.Brown@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Claire Hulme

Head of Department – Health and Community Sciences (Medical School)

Professor Claire Hulme

Claire Hulme is Professor of Health Economics with research interests around integration of health and social care and health inequalities.

Email: C.T.Hulme@exeter.ac.uk

Professor Mark Wilson

Head of Department – Public Health and Sport Sciences (Medical School)

Professor Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson is a Professor of Performance Psychology, with an interest in understanding why performance breaks down under pressure.

Email: Mark.Wilson@exeter.ac.uk

Tom Begbie

Director of Faculty Operations

Dr Tom Begbie

Tom is the Director of Faculty Operations for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. He joined Exeter as the Director of College Operations for the College of Social Sciences and International Studies (CSSIS) in 2018 before being DFO for Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Prior to this, Tom worked at the University of Bristol as a School Manager between 2013 and 2018. Tom holds a degree and a PhD in music from Dartington College of Arts.

Email: t.p.begbie@exeter.ac.uk