Franki Mathews
Lecturer
Public Health and Sport Sciences
South Cloisters
St Luke's Campus
Exeter EX1 2LU
About me:
Franki’s passion for working in public health is driven by the desire to help improve lives of those affected by poor mental health, and improve access and availability of effective evidence-based services and treatments. Prior to working at the University, Franki spent years teaching sports and has worked across public, private and third sector organisations. Experience within different disciplinary teams at the University of Exeter Medical School has enhanced her methods expertise and interdisciplinary approaches to research. Franki's current projects involve working with the international organisation, citiesRISE, alongside other stakeholders to develop an impact-facing programme of research. The focus of this work is children and young people in the global context.
Interests:
- Epidemiology
- Public Mental Health
- Mental health services
- Physical and mental health of children and young people
Qualifications:
- BSc
- MRes
- Academic Professional Programme (underway 09/2024)