Public health and epidemiology

Our researchers study patterns and trends in public health and healthcare, in particular:

  • how research evidence is disseminated and put into practice
  • the effectiveness of various healthcare interventions
  • the best ways to communicate with patients and professionals about healthcare issues
  • large-scale patterns and risk factors related to particular medical conditions

The Epidemiology and Genetics Unit also hosts networks to connect researchers and patients in several areas, including:

  • Down's syndrome
  • lymphoma
  • haematological malignancy

Key researchers

Professor Peter Campion
Foundation Professor of Primary Care Medicine
Professor Bill McGuire
Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health
Professor Mary Renfrew
Professor of Mother and Infant Health
Professor Eve Roman
Professor of Epidemiology
Professor Ian Watt
Professor of Primary and Community Care
Dr Rob Newton
Reader in Clinical Epidemiology
Dr Victoria Allgar
Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics
Dr Steven Oliver
Senior Lecturer in Population Health
Dr Tracy Lightfoot
Research Fellow
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