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Policy Modelling for Health

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Empowering evidence-informed action

The approach policymakers take in addressing - or neglecting - the UK's urgent economic challenges will have a direct impact on health inequalities, for better or worse. These challenges include economic policies in response to the climate emergency, population aging, and the technological revolution.

Developing computer models to estimate how planned policies would affect people's economic circumstances - for example their income, wealth, work or pensions - and, in turn, their health. This evidence will help policymakers understand how different population groups and geographical areas are affected differently by policies, leading to better policy design and ultimately, better outcomes

Through citizen, policy and advocacy engagement Policy Modelling for Health will incorporate wide-ranging insights into these models to make sure they answer the most pressing questions, inform real world decisions, and are relevant and inclusive across different groups in society.

Our partners

The consortium is a collaboration between:

  • University of Glasgow

  • University of Strathclyde

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Sheffield

  • University of Essex

  • University of Birmingham

  • Greater Manchester Combined Authority

  • West Midlands Combined Authority

  • Glasgow City Region

  • Public Health Scotland

  • other local and national government departments and agencies, charities and citizens’ groups

Contacts Us

Enquiries welcome:  healthmod@glasgow.ac.uk

Director: Professor Petra Meier, University of Glasgow

A portrait of Petra Meier.

A Professor of Public Health at the University of Glasgow leading the Systems Science in Public Health Programme, Petra directed the SIPHER Consortium, a £5M interdisciplinary project focusing on health inequalities, and is Co-Principal Investigator of the £10.3M GALLANT project, aimed at achieving climate resilience in Glasgow. Petra’s research emphasises system science approaches to public health, blending qualitative, data science, and economic modelling methods. She has held notable roles in public health policy, including founding the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group, and is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Deputy Director: Julian Cox, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Assistant Director - Research at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Julian and his research team support policy makers across a broad range of thematic areas – including health, housing, the economy, crime, social services, employment and skills, and the environment – by providing data, evidence, and insight to support decision-making. He also leads GMCA’s work on cost benefit analysis, helping commissioners maximise the value for money of the investment in public services. Julian is a Co-Director and Partner Lead for GMCA on the SIPHER Consortium.

Meet the team

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  • Michael Amery, Policy Partner, West Midlands Combined Authority

  • Sarah Amele, Researcher, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Rebeka Balogh, Researcher, University of Glasgow - Mat leave from May 2025

  • David Baruffati, Embedded Researcher - Glasgow City Region

  • Ilana Booth, Research Assistant, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Patryk Bronka, Researcher, University of Essex

  • Alison Caldecott, Communications Manager, University of Glasgow

  • Mhairi Campbell, Researcher, University of Glasgow

  • Ric Colasanti, Researcher, University of Leeds

  • Dr Emma Comrie, Embedded Researcher - Public Health Scotland

  • Julian Cox, Deputy Director, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

  • Natalie Dewison, Researcher, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Onur Cem Dogru, Researcher, University of Sheffield

  • Dr João Duro, Researcher, University of Sheffield

  • Dr Corinna Elsenbroich, Lead: Model Literacy, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Abi Finn, Embedded Researcher, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

  • Dr Lisa Garnham, Researcher, University of Strathclyde

  • Dr Shraddha Ghatkar, Researcher, University of Sheffield

  • Harisiva Govindarajan, Embedded Researcher, West Midlands Combined Authority 

  • Prof Anne Green, Partner Lead, University of Birmingham

  • Prof Alison Heppenstall, Co-Investigator, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Clementine Hill O'Connor, Lead: Democratising Modelling Theme, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Andreas Hoehn, Researcher, University of Glasgow

  • Prof Vittal Katikireddi, Lead: Causal Estimations, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Daniel Kopasker, Research Fellow, University of Glasgow

  • Si Chun Lam, Policy Partner Lead, West Midlands Combined Authority

  • Prof Nik Lomax, Lead: Synthetic Population, University of Leeds

  • Dr Anna Macintyre, Policy Partner, Research Lead, Public Health Scotland

  • Dr Andrew MacLaren, Research Fellow, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Rachel McAdams, Policy Partner Lead, Public Health Scotland

  • Prof Nicola McEwen, Partner Lead, University of Glasgow

  • Prof Petra Meier, Principal Investigator & Director, University of Glasgow

  • Prof Robin Purshouse, Lead: Alternative Methods, University of Sheffield

  • Dr Hugh Rice, Researcher, University of Leeds

  • Prof Matteo Richiardi, Lead: Computational Modelling Theme & Dynamic Modelling, University of Essex

  • Andrew Robertson, Policy Partner Lead, Glasgow City Region

  • Prof Graeme Roy, Partner Lead, University of Glasgow

  • Jessica Smith, Policy Partner, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

  • Prof Kat Smith, Lead: Model Evaluation, University of Strathclyde

  • Dr Yin Nwe (Norah) Soe, Programme Manager, University of Glasgow

  • Prof Ellen Stewart, Co-Lead: Community Insights, University of Glasgow

  • Dr Jonny Stokes, Co-Investigator, University of Glasgow

  • Helen Thompson, Administrator, University of Glasgow

  • Prof Aki Tsuchiya, Lead: Social Preferences, University of Sheffield

  • Mariia Vartuzova, Researcher, University of Essex

  • Jo Winterbottom, Co-Lead: Policy Engagement & Impact Lead, University of Glasgow