LJMU welcomes new PVC Health Innovation Technology and Science

The university is welcoming Professor Paul Townsend to LJMU this week as he begins his new role as the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Health, Innovation, Technology and Science. 

Paul was Deputy Principal (Research and Innovation) at the University of Stirling and has also held posts at the University of Surrey, University of Manchester and University of Southampton. 

Since earning his PhD at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund (now CRUK), Paul has consistently bridged the gap between industry and academia, pushing the frontiers of scientific discovery. His work includes research in cell stress and survival mechanisms, along with developing network solutions for early disease detection. 

As Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health, Innovation, Technology and Science, Paul joins LJMU’s Executive Leadership Team, providing leadership and direction, developing strategy and managing the operations and affairs of Liverpool John Moores University. 

He brings extensive expertise in biomedical and health sciences, coupled with interdisciplinary innovation and a proven track record of transformative leadership in higher education.