Fran Ludwig

I am an Associate Head and Programme Lead with a background in public health, microbiology, and epidemiology. My career began in NHS and Public Health England laboratory services, including deployment during the West Africa Ebola outbreak, before moving into higher education.

Now working in academic leadership, I focus on programme development, staff support, and making systems work more effectively. My approach is practical and data-informed, shaped by experience of both clinical and academic environments.

Alongside this, I am completing a PhD in epidemiology examining antimicrobial resistance in community-acquired infections. My research reflects my wider interest in work that connects clinical practice, population health, and real-world decision-making.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Associate Head: Sheffield Hallam University, Biosciences and Chemistry, Sheffield, United Kingdom Jul 2024 - present

Senior Lecturer: Sheffield Hallam University, Biosciences and Chemistry, Sheffield, United Kingdom Mar 2020 - Jul 2024

Lecturer: Sheffield Hallam University, Biosciences and Chemistry, Sheffield, United Kingdom Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

Honorary Lecturer: University of Essex, United Kingdom Mar 2016 - Aug 2017