Professor Paracchini appointed Bonn-St Andrews joint professor
Professor of Neurogenetics and Genomics Silvia Paracchini is one of four St Andrews researchers appointed as joint professors with the University of Bonn this month. Professor Paracchini and her fellow appointees will now join the founding cohort of joint appointments announced in 2023.
First launched in 2022, the Bonn-St Andrews joint appointment scheme builds upon the long-standing and dynamic strategic partnership between the University of Bonn and the University of St Andrews. By appointing joint professors across a diverse range of academic disciplines, the scheme aims bring benefit to academic communities at both universities by not only enhancing our existing research and teaching collaborations, but also fostering new exchanges of ideas and expertise. Over a period of three years, scheme participants commit to dedicating 20% of their work time to research and teaching at the other university.
Reflecting on her appointment, Professor Paracchini said: “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to further develop my existing research collaborations with Professors Nöthen and Forstner in the field of psychiatric genomics as well as to actively foster new connections across our medical faculties. I am particularly enthusiastic about strengthening our partnership in the field of health data science which is a key strategic area for both institutions. The launch of the Bonn / St Andrews partnership has already enhanced my research programme and through this appointment as Joint Research Professor, I am keen to make a positive contribution.”
The School of Medicine is delighted for Professor Paracchini and looks forward to watching her collaborations with Bonn colleagues develop further over the next three years.
Read more about this year’s Bonn-St Andrews joint appointment cohort in the University’s press release.