Leadership Team

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

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

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

Ian Fussell’s key role will be to oversee and look after the education activities of the faculty working together with Daryl Wilkinson, the Associate Dean of Education and other colleagues to achieve this.

Email: I.Fussell@exeter.ac.uk

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

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

Kate Ellacott is an Associate 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

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

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 

Profile: James Wakefield

Email: j.g.wakefield@exeter.ac.uk

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

Profile: Joanne Smith

Email: j.r.smith@exeter.ac.uk

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

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