Gillian Elizabeth Francis

Background

Francis, Gillian Elizabeth was born on December 13, 1947 in Hornchurch, Essex, England. Daughter of George William and Grace Magaret (Westcott) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Royal Free Hospital School Medicine, London, 1971; Master of Science, U. London, 1978; Doctor of Science, U. London, 1995.

Career

Registrar in pathology, Royal Free Hospital School Medicine, 1972-1973; research fellow in hematology, Royal Free Hospital School Medicine, 1975-1980; Wellcome research fellow in pathology, Royal Free Hospital School Medicine, 1980-1983; Wellcome senior research fellow in clinical science, Royal Free Hospital School Medicine, 1983-1988; head molecular cell pathology, Royal Free Hospital School Medicine, 1988-1995; Chief Executive Officer, Polymasc Pharmaceuticals plc, London, since 1995.

Achievements

• Gillian Elizabeth Francis has been listed as a noteworthy Biomedical researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal College Pathologists. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Society for Exptl.Hematology (member editorial board 1987-1989), British Society Hematology.

Interests

• Avocations: kit car building, carpentry.

Connections

Married John George Francis, March 23, 1972 (divorced September 1994).

Father:

George William Smith

Mother:

Grace Magaret (Westcott) Smith

Spouse:

John George Francis