Don Francis Biography

Donald Pinkston Francis, popularly known as Don Francis, is an accomplished American epidemiologist who was born and brought up in San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States of America. He worked on the Ebola outbreak in Africa in the late 1970s, and as an HIV/AIDS researcher. He retired from the United States Public Health Service in 1992, after more than two decades of service. 

Don Francis Age

Francis is 78 years old as of 2020, he was born Donald Pinkston Francis on October 24, 1942, in San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on October 24, every year and his birth sign is Scorpio. Francis will be turning 79 years old on October 24, 2021.

Don Francis Height

Francis stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 meters). However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Don Francis Weight

Francis has a moderate weight. He has not shared his weight with the public yet. Francis’s weight will be listed once we get it from a trustworthy source. Known for his captivating personality, Don has brown eyes and his hair color is grey.

Don Francis Education

Francis is a highly educated and qualified person. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. While there, he was a member of the California chapter at Delta Upsilon.

Consequently, he earned his M.D. from Northwestern University and his Doctor of Science in Virology from Havard. He interned at an infectious diseases fellowship at Havard and residency in pediatrics at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Don Francis Family

Francis was born in California’s San Francisco Bay Area to Cyril Herbrand Chalmers-Francis (father) and Beth Pinkston (mother). He was brought up in Marin County. Don comes from a family full of physicians, like his mother, father, and grandfather. Nevertheless, he was a poor student as a kid and suffered from dyslexia.

Don Francis Children

Francis and his spouse Karen are both proud parents of two adorable children, William Oliver Starko Francis, and Stephen Starko Francis. Don has done a very good job of maintaining his personal and professional life. He is a good husband and also a loving father.

Don Francis Net Worth

Francis has an estimated net worth of 10 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an epidemiologist. Through his various sources of income, Don has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Don Francis Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Francis.

Don Francis Wikipedia

• Full Names: Donald Pinkston Francis.
• Popular As: Don Francis.
• Gender: Male.
• Occupation / Profession: Epidemiologist.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: White.
• Religion: Christian.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Don Francis Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 78 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio.
• Date of Birth: October 24, 1942.
• Place of Birth: San Francisco Bay Area, California.
• Birthday: October 24th.

Don Francis Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Pending Update.
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 meters).
• Weight: Moderate.
• Eye Color: Brown.
• Hair Color: Grey.
• Shoe Size: Pending Update.

Don Francis Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Cyril Herbrand Chalmers-Francis.
• Mother: Beth Pinkston.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
• Marital Status: Married.
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Karen Marie Starko.
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
• Children: William Oliver Starko Francis, and Stephen Starko Francis.

Don Francis Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: 10 million dollars as of 2021.
• Salary: Pending Update.
• Source of Income: Career as an Epidemiologist.

Don Francis Career

Francis started his work on AIDS in 1981. He was one of the first specialists to recommend that AIDS was created by an irresistible agent. As director of the CDC’s AIDS Laboratory Activities, he worked jointly with the Institut Pasteur which isolated HIV.

At the time of his withdrawal from the CDC, Francis was the centers’ AIDS Advisor to the State of California and Special Consultant to Mayor Art Agnos in San Francisco. In the latter role, he worked as the Chair of the Mayor’s HIV Task Force. In 1993, he joined Genentech, Inc., of South San Francisco to try to produce a vaccine for HIV.

In 1995, Francis and fellow retro-virologist Dr. Robert Nowinski spun off Genentech’s HIV vaccine unit after the company had disappointing results, and founded VaxGen, located in Brisbane, California, to continue working on vaccines. After the vaccine failed in clinical trials, he left VaxGen in 2004 to co-found Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases, where he works as Executive Director and principal investigator.

Don Francis And The Band Played On

In 1993, HBO produced And The Band Played On, an Emmy-winning movie about the AIDS crisis based on the 1987 book of the same name by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Randy Shilts. Actor Matthew Modine plays Francis, a central figure in the movie.

In both the book and the movie, his antagonist is Dr. Robert Gallo (portrayed in the movie by Alan Alda), the discoverer of HTLV (the human T-cell leukemia virus), who cuts off assistance when he hears that Francis has shared some experimental materials with Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier (portrayed in the movie by Nathalie Baye and Patrick Bauchau), the French researchers at the Pasteur Institute who were given the Nobel Prize for their discovery of the HIV.

Frequently Asked Questions About Don Francis

Who is Don Francis?

Francis is an American epidemiologist who worked on the Ebola outbreak in Africa in the late 1970s and as an HIV/AIDS researcher. He retired from the United States Public Health Service in 1992, after more than two decades of service.

How old is Don Francis? 

Francis is an American national born on October 24, 1942, in San Francisco Bay Area, California.

How tall is Don Francis?

Francis stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 meters).

Is Don Francis married? 

Francis is happily married to his beautiful and supportive wife Karen Marie Starko, a doctor who discovered the link between aspirin and Reye’s syndrome in kids.

How much is Don Francis worth? 

Francis has a net worth of 10 million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the medical industry.

How much does Don Francis make? 

According to our reliable sources, Francis’s annual salary is currently under review. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.

Where does Francis live? 

Francis is a resident of San Francisco, California, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Francis dead or alive? 

Francis is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Francis Now? 

Francis retired from the United States Public Health Service in 1992, after more than two decades of service.

Francis Contacts 

• Instagram: Pending Update.
• Twitter: Pending Update.
• Facebook: Pending Update.
• Youtube: Pending Update.
• Tiktok: Pending Update.
• Website: Pending Update.