New Interim Director Appointed
Published: 8 July 2021
The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation can announce that Professor Paul Garside has been appointed as iii Interim Director for a period of six months effective from Thursday 1 July 2021.
The Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation can announce that Professor Paul Garside has been appointed as iii Interim Director for a period of six months effective from Thursday 1 July 2021.
Professor Garside will be supported by a transition team of four Deputy Directors, each of whom will be responsible for a particular aspect of the Institute's work.
They are as follows (from left to right in the structure, pictured above)
- Professor Gerry Graham (Continuity)
- Professor Andy Waters (Research and Strategy)
- Dr Gill Douce (Education)
- Professor Carl Goodyear (Knowledge Exchange and Innovation)
Head of the College of MVLS Professor Iain McInnes said: "I am delighted to announce that Professor Paul Garside has been appointed as Interim Director of the Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation.
"I am sure you will all join me in wishing Paul warm congratulations and success."
Professor Garside added: "For those of you who don't know me, I am an immunologist who has worked in Glasgow for more than 30 years.
"I would like to update you on a few things as I take over as Interim Director. The process for the appointment of the new, longer-term Director is already in progress and the position will be advertised in the very near future.
"As the Institute evolves over the next few months, we aim to provide stability and a smooth transition to the next iteration.
"I am very pleased to announce that I will be ably assisted by a ’transition team’ of four Deputy Directors, each with a focus on a particular aspect of our work, and I would like to thank all of them for agreeing to help."
First published: 8 July 2021