The UWI Cave Hill Campus Annual Report to Council 2021/2022

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Newly inducted Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor R Clive Landis addresses the ceremony while Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and Campus Registrar Mr Rommel Carter look on Induction of new Campus Principal, Professor R Clive Landis Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Professor R Clive Landis, was formally welcomed into his current role at an induction ceremony on November 13, 2021.

Professor Landis was joined by relatives, top UWI officials and other members of the university community, regional public and private sector representatives among others for his formal installation as the campus’ seventh principal. The event was a historic first for Cave Hill with the majority of attendees constrained to join the event virtu- ally to witness the ceremonial donning of the gown and mortar board on the scientist, in adherence to public health protocols to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Professor Landis joined The UWI, Cave Hill in 2004 and has previously served as Deputy Principal and Pro Vice- Chancellor, Board for Undergraduate Studies. A Professor of Cardiovascular Research, he holds a PhD in immunology, and has published over 100 peer-reviewed

publications. Among his areas of research are the immune system and viruses, including established viruses like HIV and emerging viruses like Zika and COVID-19. He is a former Director of the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre. Additionally, he has chaired The UWI Zika Task Force and is the current Chair of The UWI COVID-19 Task Force. Professor Landis is also Chair of the Caribbean Cytometry and Analytical Society, which promotes the development of diagnostic laboratory capacity in the Caribbean. The ceremony was held under the theme: ‘Journey to Economic Health through Innovation and Community Engagement’ and livestreamed on UWI TV platforms. Professor Landis succeeds Professor the Most Honourable V Eudine Barriteau.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVE HILL CAMPUS ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL 2021/2022

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