Anwen Williams
Cardiff University
Welsh Crucible 2013
Anwen is a pharmacist and a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Anwen is a Professor in Cardiff University’s School of Medicine. She is also the Director of Postgraduate Research and Deputy Dean of Research (Postgraduate).
She is a biomedical research expert who is passionate about defining the biological changes that occur in the musculoskeletal system during the transition from health to disease. Anwen organises events that aide the public understanding of musculoskeletal diseases. Activities primarily target young adults through the Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ambassador scheme. She also leads a successful scientific research programme within the Section of Rheumatology. It delivers excellent teaching and learning opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Anwen wants to broaden the portfolio of funders that support arthritis research in Cardiff and aims to shape our future science workforce in Wales by providing more interdisciplinary projects.