People
The Systems Immunity Research Institute comprises researchers from a range of backgrounds and disciplines.
Key contacts
Lead Co-Director
![Professor Ian Humphreys](https://cardiff.imgix.net/__data/assets/image/0011/2492759/78789-1612023319766.jpeg?w=120&h=120&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop)
Professor Ian Humphreys
Professor of Viral Pathogenesis and Lead Co-Director of Systems Immunity Research Institute
- humphreysir@cardiff.ac.uk
- 02920 687012
Co-Directors
![Professor Awen Gallimore](https://cardiff.imgix.net/__data/assets/image/0004/2494561/78694-1612544335863.jpeg?w=120&h=120&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop)
Professor Awen Gallimore
Co-Director of Systems Immunity Research Institute
- Welsh speaking
- gallimoream@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2068 7012
![Professor Simon Jones](https://cardiff.imgix.net/__data/assets/image/0004/292009/Simon_Jones_DSC3971.jpg?w=120&h=120&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop)
Professor Simon Jones
Dean of Research; Co-Director of Systems Immunity Research Institute; Research Theme Lead - Infection, Inflammation & Immunity
- jonessa@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2068 7325
Early Career Researcher Lead
Engagement Lead
![Professor Matthias Eberl](https://cardiff.imgix.net/__data/assets/image/0004/2627644/78691-1653633855345.jpeg?w=120&h=120&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop)
Professor Matthias Eberl
Professor of Translational Immunology, Division of Infection and Immunity. Joint Academic Lead for Public Involvement and Engagement, School of Medicine.
- eberlm@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2068 7011
Innovation Lead
![Professor Dave W Thomas](https://cardiff.imgix.net/__data/assets/image/0003/88491/David-Thomas.jpg?w=120&h=120&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop)
Professor Dave W Thomas
Professor/Hon Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Programme Director Implant Dentistry, Director Wales Integrated Academic Training programme in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, URI Innovation Lead
- thomasdw2@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 207 44873
Research Environment Lead
![Professor Anwen Williams](https://cardiff.imgix.net/__data/assets/image/0020/156035/anwen_williams.jpg?w=120&h=120&auto=format&crop=faces&fit=crop)
Professor Anwen Williams
Professor of Experimental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Director of Organisation and Wellbeing
- williamsas@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2074 4733