Joan Xavier is a member of the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences Leadership Team. She is responsible for working in partnership with the Head of School and the School Executive to provide strategic and operational leadership within the School to deliver the ambitious research, education and international portfolio. This includes responsibility for all School professional services staff, overseeing the School’s finances and a range of educational programmes. Joan ensures that the School’s endeavours are supported by excellent professional services support and is a member of the Faculty Operations Executive, working closely with the Director of Operations and the other Faculty School Managers.