Professor of Public Health & Epidemiology
Sheena Ramsay leads a programme of research that aims to improve population health, with a particular focus on reducing health inequalities. Sheena’s research focuses on addressing socio-economic determinants of ill-health to improve health and social care for the most disadvantaged populations. She has strong research interests in chronic disease epidemiology, prevention, and improving the oral health of older people.
Sheena is an honorary Consultant in Public Health. As a dental surgeon with specialisation in Public Health and Dental Public Health, she bridges epidemiology and public health research with policy and practice. Sheena works closely with partners from Local Authorities, voluntary sector, policy, and primary and secondary care. Complementary to her research, a key part of Sheena’s role is training and building capacity in academic public health. She has held prestigious MRC Fellowships, undertaken Public Health Specialty Training in London, and been awarded grants from NIHR, UKRI, US NIH, and charities.