Professor Heather Brown, Professor of Health Inequalities at Lancaster University, has replaced Catherine Walshe as the new Theme Lead for EPHC.

Heather said: “‘I am very excited to join ARC NWC and the EPHC Theme. I look forward to working collaboratively across the region to undertake research that will benefit the local community and reduce health inequalities.

My main research interest is economics causes and consequences of health inequalities. I am particularly interested in inequalities across and between generations and how local policies can reduce these inequalities by removing structural barriers. In my research I use large dataset including linked data to evaluate policy as well as identify current trends and areas for future policy and interventions. I am interested in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to make complex quantitative data analysis accessible and user friendly. So please do get in touch and introduce yourself!”

Welcome to ARC NWC!