Clinical and Population Science Department
- Group summary: Our work concentrates on improving outcomes of individuals with, or at risk of, cardiometabolic conditions through a multidisciplinary approach involving complementary research in epidemiology, biostatistics, disease mechanisms, health services and clinical practice.
Our Work
Our overall vision is focused on improving health and quality of life of the population through the development of effective preventative and management strategies for cardiometabolic conditions. The different subpopulations span all ages from the newborn to older people, aiming to maintain a healthy and productive society.
The department delivers transdisciplinary research with expertise in big data analytics, disease mechanisms and clinical observational and interventional studies, collectively aiming to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life of individuals with cardiometabolic conditions.
We have an international track record in applied epidemiology, development of research methodology, identification of mechanistic pathways, nationwide clinical registers, observational cohorts, randomised controlled trials and health informatics data. We work closely with local, national and international research groups to identify unmet clinical needs, uncover novel mechanistic pathways and design new management strategies for people with cardiometabolic conditions. We also have an interest in prevention by targeting high risk cardiometabolic groups, including survivors of childhood cancer.
The Team
Department Head
Deputy Head
Investigators
Professor Ramzi Ajjan – Professor of Metabolic Medicine
Professor Adam Glaser – Professor of Paediatric Oncology
Professor Richard Feltbower – Professor of Epidemiology
Professor Chris Gale – Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor Laura Hardie – Professor of Nutrition Metabolism and Health
Professor Eleanor Scott – Professor of Diabetes & Maternal Health
Dr Marlous Hall – Associate Professor in Epidemiology
Dr John Gierula – Associate Professor in Cardiac Physiology
Dr Peter Tennant – Associate Professor in Health Data Science
Dr Klaus Witte – Associate Professor in Cardiology
Dr Darren Greenwood – Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics
Dr Wendy Harrison – Lecturer in Biostatistics
Dr Theresa Munyombwe – Lecturer in Biostatistics