Research Highlight: Lewis Francis, Ph.D.
Exploring Infertility and Ovarian Cancer from the Molecules to Medicine
In this research highlight, Dr. Lewis Francis discusses his work combining fundamental biology and biotechnology development to investigate diverse diseases, such as ovarian cancer. His use of different techniques and tools, including atomic force microscopy, bio-mechanical assays, and single-cell transcriptomics, has led to invaluable insights in reproductive biology, cell and molecular analyses, and even personalized medicine. Whether it’s at home at Swansea University or abroad with global collaborators, Lewis is driving cross-disciplinary research and tackling real-world problems.
“I was working at that interface between fundamental biology and translational biotech development. I was always thinking about better understanding the regulatory systems in cells while focusing on scalable biotechnology development and the research market, aiming to help other scientists develop their understanding of fundamental systems as well.”
Dr. Lewis Francis is a professor in Functional (Nano)Biology & lead academic in the Reproductive Biology and Gynecological Oncology Research Group (RBGO) at Swansea University.
ABOUT THE RESEARCHER:
Dr. Lewis Francis is a professor in Functional (Nano)Biology & lead academic in the Reproductive Biology and Gynecological Oncology Research Group (RBGO) at Swansea University.
FIELD OF STUDY:
Within RBGO, Dr. Lewis Francis leads the Biophysics and Epigenetics research programs with a range of research focusing on cellular and molecular heterogeneity in tissue micro-environments.
