Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: C. Michael Francis, Ph.D.

C. Michael Francis, Ph.D.

Title: Assistant professor of physiology and cell biology, member of the Center for Lung Biology

Joined the USA College of Medicine faculty: July 2017

What does your position in the USA COM entail? Vascular biology research and teaching BMS and medical students

What is your favorite or most rewarding part of your position? The freedom to pursue areas of scholarly inquiry and the thrill of creation/discovery

What research are you involved in? Understanding how the endothelium functions in the context of human health and disease; building computational tools for other scientists

What is your advice for medical students and graduate students? Willpower is the ultimate currency.

What are your hobbies/interests outside of work? Hanging out with my wife and newborn daughter, gardening, running/lifting, producing music/art, playing Mario Kart