
Biography
Professor Michael (Mike) Curtis joins the Principal’s senior leadership team in the newly formed role of Senior Vice President (SVP) Academic. This new portfolio draws together academic oversight for, and co-ordination of, the academic activities of all nine faculties into a single role, with particular emphasis on cultivating inter-faculty and inter-disciplinary working, whilst fostering an environment which promotes innovation, empowerment, accountability and Faculty alignment with our single institutional strategy.
Professor Curtis is a member of the Principal’s Senior Team, the University Executive and the Senior Leadership Forum and works closely with other SVPs and senior officers of the university to deliver the broader institutional strategy.
Previously Executive Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, Mike comes with extensive experience in senior academic leadership. Prior to joining King’s, he served as Dean for Research of the School of Medicine and Dentistry (2002-04), Director of the Blizard Institute (2003-13), Dean of the Institute of Dentistry (2013-17) and Deputy Vice-Principal Health (2012-17) at Queen Mary University of London. Since joining King's in 2017, Mike has undertaken significant cross-college roles including the Lead for Main Panel A submissions to REF2021 and Co-chair of the return to campus working group throughout last year.
Mike is a distinguished microbiologist, most recently awarded the 2021 International Association for Dental Research William J Giles Award for the best paper published in the Journal of Dental Research. His publication record has been underpinned by competitive research funding totaling ca. £10 million from awarding bodies including the MRC, the Welcome Trust and the National Institutes of Health. Amongst several other international accolades, Mike has served as President of the British Society for Dental Research (2007), was awarded Honorary Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDSRCS, 2008) and Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci, 2009).
Research

Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions
Millions of microorganisms live in and on our bodies forming microbiomes on different surfaces. Researchers in the Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions study our relationship with these bacteria and fungi in health or in oral and systemic diseases such as periodontitis, candidiasis, oral cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
News
Gut and lung organoids open the door to innate immune cell therapies
King’s researchers have found an innovative approach for expanding and maturing innate immune cells in a dish.

King's dentistry simulation facilities shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award
The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Science’s simulation facilities and innovations have been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award.

Professor Mike Curtis recipient of the 2021 IADR William J. Giles Award
Professor Curtis was presented with the William J. Giles Award in Biological Research by the International Association for Dental Research.

King's dentistry third in the world – “Shanghai Rankings"
King's dentistry placed third in the world in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

Dentistry at King's 5th in the world, only UK university in top 10
The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences has placed fifth in the world in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

Four of the world's premier Dental Schools form historic alliance
Four prestigious dental schools are joining forces to advance and transform research, education, and practice in dentistry and the oral and craniofacial...
RCS Reflections
FoDOCS Executive Dean, Professor Mike Curtis interviews Professor Michael Escudier.

Visit by delegation from National Taiwan University results in future Memorandum of Understanding
On 14 August a delegation from the National Taiwan University College of Medicine visited FoDOCS to explore possible student exchange and research...

Memorandum of Understanding re-signed
The MoU between the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences and PKU School of Stomatology was re-signed

Interactive exhibition on oral health brings awareness to links between art and dentistry
'Heads up!' showcased how art-science collaborations can illuminate the lived experience of patients and clinicians.

Research

Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions
Millions of microorganisms live in and on our bodies forming microbiomes on different surfaces. Researchers in the Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions study our relationship with these bacteria and fungi in health or in oral and systemic diseases such as periodontitis, candidiasis, oral cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
News
Gut and lung organoids open the door to innate immune cell therapies
King’s researchers have found an innovative approach for expanding and maturing innate immune cells in a dish.

King's dentistry simulation facilities shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award
The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Science’s simulation facilities and innovations have been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award.

Professor Mike Curtis recipient of the 2021 IADR William J. Giles Award
Professor Curtis was presented with the William J. Giles Award in Biological Research by the International Association for Dental Research.

King's dentistry third in the world – “Shanghai Rankings"
King's dentistry placed third in the world in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

Dentistry at King's 5th in the world, only UK university in top 10
The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences has placed fifth in the world in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

Four of the world's premier Dental Schools form historic alliance
Four prestigious dental schools are joining forces to advance and transform research, education, and practice in dentistry and the oral and craniofacial...
RCS Reflections
FoDOCS Executive Dean, Professor Mike Curtis interviews Professor Michael Escudier.

Visit by delegation from National Taiwan University results in future Memorandum of Understanding
On 14 August a delegation from the National Taiwan University College of Medicine visited FoDOCS to explore possible student exchange and research...

Memorandum of Understanding re-signed
The MoU between the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences and PKU School of Stomatology was re-signed

Interactive exhibition on oral health brings awareness to links between art and dentistry
'Heads up!' showcased how art-science collaborations can illuminate the lived experience of patients and clinicians.
