About
Dr. Francis K. Poitier is a Teaching Fellow in International Health at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Medicine and School of Politics. His work bridges health policy, global health equity, and qualitative research methods, with a focus on Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) and Caribbean island states. He co-developed an award-winning intervention to foster a supportive research culture in the School of Medicine and collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) on health systems strengthening projects.
Dr. Poitier holds a PhD and MSc in International Health from the University of Leeds, and a BSc in Biology from the University of Richmond. His research includes developing a microplanning tool for maternal health equity with WHO, analyzing urban health systems resilience in Africa and South Asia via the CHORUS Consortium, and studying obesity in The Bahamas through an intersectional lens.
His teaching focuses on decolonizing pedagogy, innovative learning techniques, and global health ethics. He leads the Curriculum Redefined initiative at the Nuffield Centre and co-directs the Master of Public Health (International) program. His publications span health policy, food systems, and UBI's impact on health equity, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for complex health challenges.
Professional roles include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Board Director at Healthwatch Leeds.
