Nick Francis

Professor Nick Francis is a Professor and Head of School at the University of Southampton, leading research in infections and antimicrobial stewardship within primary care. His work focuses on respiratory, urinary, and skin infections, with particular emphasis on reducing antimicrobial resistance through evidence-based interventions. He has secured over £46M in research funding and contributed to national/international bodies like the National Institute for Health Research and European Centre for Disease Control.

Research Interests

• Infections in primary care
• Antimicrobial stewardship strategies
• Respiratory infections (COPD, asthma)
• Urinary and skin infections

Key Achievements

Recipient of Royal College of General Practitioners Research Paper Awards (2018, 2019) and NIHR Senior Investigator (2024). Leads high-impact trials published in journals like The Lancet and BMJ.

Grants & Collaborations

• Secured £46M+ in grants
• Collaborates with Public Health England, WHO, and academic institutions globally

Labs/Teams

Primary Care Research Centre and Big Data in Health Group, focusing on translational research and health informatics.