Paul Townsend

Professor Townsend is the Associate Dean for Business Engagement & Innovation, and research professor, PI and member of the SLT of the Division of Cancer Sciences at the University of Manchester. He also holds the roles of: Industry and Innovation lead for the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre as part of Health Innovation Manchester; Manchester BRC lead; co-Director of the Manchester Centre for Cellular Metabolism; University lead for the Medicines Discovery Catapult and represents the University in many iUK and UKRI activities. In addition, he leads University interactions in South East Asia and is adjunct professor at A*STAR, Singapore as well as Honorary Research Professor at the University of Athens. His research interests lie in drug discovery, validation, cell stress and survival mechanisms, senescence, DNA damage, and the use of AI and multiple ‘omics in cancer, bone cell and cardiac biology, and apoptosis regulation. He also works with the NHS, NIHR, NHS England and the community via many outreach activities.