Rick Titball is an accomplished academic and scientist with extensive experience in molecular microbiology, currently serving as Emeritus Professor and former Head of Department at the University of Exeter. With a career spanning decades, Titball has held positions such as Deputy Editor in Chief at NPJ Vaccines and Chief Scientific Officer at Entec Nutrition Limited. Previous roles include honorary professorships at prominent institutions like the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the University of Glasgow, as well as significant contributions at Dstl, where Titball advanced through various scientific ranks. Holding a PhD in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology from the University of Plymouth, Titball's expertise is widely recognized in the field.