New Dean for the Faculty of Life Sciences

Gail had chaired the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences since 2017, and was the first woman to lead the department. Gail has also been endowed with the first UCL Quain Professor of Botany for over thirty years as a result of her research expertise in this field. Gail takes up her new role from this month after seven years in California. 

Prior to this, Gail spent 18 years at the University of Southampton, where she was Director of Research on the leadership team for the REF with her own research on Plant, Environment and Sustainability Science, focused on the societal challenges of Sustainable Food and Energy Production and Adaptation to the Changing Environment, particularly through research that crosses disciplinary boundaries. Gail is looking forward to engaging with students and staff and supporting the delivery of excellent teaching and research.