Francis Willis

Dr. Francis Willis is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Department of Paediatrics at the UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia. With an h-index of 95 according to Scopus, they maintain an active research program focused on pediatric nephrology and kidney transplantation.

Their research interests span several critical areas in pediatric kidney health:

• Kidney graft and transplantation outcomes in children
• Genetic kidney disorders, particularly primary hyperoxaluria
• Genetic compatibility in kidney transplantation
• Ureteric stent management in pediatric recipients
• Metabolite analysis for genetic kidney disease diagnosis

Dr. Willis contributes significantly to national healthcare initiatives through the National Multidisciplinary Kidney Genetics Clinic Network, with research spanning over a decade. Their recent publications (including a 2024 paper in Kidney International Reports) demonstrate ongoing contributions to improving clinical practices in pediatric nephrology.

Key research awards and recognitions include:

• Substantial Scopus citations across multiple publications
• National recognition for contributions to kidney genetics clinics
• Collaborative research spanning multiple Australian institutions

Dr. Willis maintains active collaborations with researchers across Australia through multidisciplinary networks addressing genetic kidney conditions in children and adolescents. Their work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being, particularly through improving outcomes for children with genetic kidney disorders.