Professor McInnes re-appointed Institute Director

Published: 16 April 2020

We are delighted to report that Professor Iain McInnes CBE is to serve a further term as Director of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation for a period of two years.

Prof Iain McInnes in lab coat in lab

We are delighted to report that Professor Iain McInnes has been re-appointed Director of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation for a period of two years.

A global leader in the field of arthritis research who was last year awarded a CBE for services to medicine, Prof McInnes was originally appointed to the post in 2010.

After a thorough consulation process involving all members of the Institute, Head of College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak announced that he would serve a further term.

Prof Dame Dominiczak said: "I am delighted to advise you that Professor Iain McInnes has been re-appointed as Director of the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation for a period of two years to 31st July 2022.

"I carried out an extensive consultation with all members of the Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation and there was overwhelming support for Iain to continue for a further term. University Court has now approved Iain’s re-appointment.

"We wish Iain warm congratulations and continued success."

Prof McInnes said: "I'm very grateful for the confidence shown in me by colleagues in the Institute and College and consider it a great privilege to continue to serve as Director of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation.

“The intellectual brilliance, passion and collegiality of Institute staff and students is remarkable as we continue to make a transformative impact on the fields of infectious, immunological and inflammatory disease.

"I am proud to continue working with you all as we collaborate and create an Institute that is truly a place of global repute in immune and infection research.”


First published: 16 April 2020