Doctor, Epidemiologist Activist

I lead research that translates evidence into action — from city-wide prevention science to national policy narratives. My work focuses on early-life health, implementation science, health inequalities and community-driven solutions.

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What I Do

Research Leadership
I design and lead major collaborative programmes that generate evidence to improve health and reduce inequalities.

Population Health Innovation
I help build real-world “testbeds” in cities, schools and health systems to find out what works and scale it.

Public Engagement & Storytelling
Through writing, broadcasting and media, I share science in ways that connect with people and support change

Latest BMJ papers on why universal newborn genetic screening is poorly thought out and why calls for a ban on cousin marriage are misguided

Born in Bradford

Born in Bradford: a wold-leading study following over 60,000 parents and children to understand how genetics, environment and social factors shape health.

Bradford Institute for Health Research

BIHR is one of the UK's leading health research centres addressing key challenges through pioneering and impactful research.

City Collaboratory

Working with communities, schools and policymakers to design and test interventions that support children’s health and wellbeing.

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