Frances Downey

Frances Downey is a prominent figure with a rich educational background. She holds a PhD in Biophysics, an MRes in Imaging, and a BSc Hons in Physics from King's College London, U. of London.

Frances Downey has accumulated a wealth of experience in various organizations. She currently serves as the Head of Research Culture at UK Research and Innovation. Previously, she held positions such as Principal Policy Officer at Greater London Authority, Senior Policy Adviser at The Royal Society, Senior Policy Advisor in Electricity Demand Reduction Pilot at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, Climate Adaptation and Geoengineering Science Adviser at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and Policy Advisor in the smart metering implementation programme at the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Frances Downey's career also includes roles such as Public Liaison at Sense about Science, Policy Advisor at The Royal Academy of Engineering, Research Associate at Randall Division of Cell & Molecular Biophysics, Intern at Science & Technology Committee, and Programme coordinator at Sense About Science.