Professor Angela Ine Frank-Briggs is a highly respected medical doctor, Paediatric neurologist, and academic leader with over three decades of professional experience. She currently serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research & Development at the University of Port Harcourt, where she provides strategic leadership in research innovation, academic advancement, and institutional growth.
An accomplished clinician and scholar, Professor Frank-Briggs is a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria with specialization in Paediatric Neurology. She obtained her MBBS from the University of Jos in 1992 and has since built a distinguished career in child neurology, neurodevelopmental disorders, medical education, and university administration.
She previously served as Provost of the College of Health Sciences (2021–2025), Director of Centre for Children Developmental and Communication Disorders, University Centre (2014–2021), and Head of the Department of Paediatrics & Child Health (2014–2016). She is also a long-serving Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. She has served as a member of the Medical and Dental Council Disciplinary Tribunal and Education committee.
Her clinical and research interests span epilepsy, autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, cerebral palsy, child development, neurocognitive disorders and outcomes, and leadership in medical education. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and has supervised numerous postgraduate trainees, residents, MSc, and PhD students.
Professor Frank-Briggs is an active member of several national and international professional bodies, including the Paediatric Association of Nigeria, American Academy of Neurology, African Child Neurology Association, and the International Child Neurology Association. Her work has earned her several prestigious awards, including the Women of Merit Gold Award and international fellowships from the Japan Paediatric Society and the International Society of Infectious Diseases.
Beyond academia, she is an advocate for community health, women’s empowerment, youth mentoring, and leadership development. She brings to every role a deep commitment to excellence, integrity, and service.
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