Wolfson Institute of Population Health (QMUL)

Slide with a picture of Raquel Lucas. Text reads: "Introducing ... Raquel Lucas! "... Keep in mind the social contract of epidemiology with population health. This contract is the reason epidemiologists need to learn to do good science, which in our case means knowing how to reason about causes of disease and learning methods to achieve less biased causal inference." Dr Raquel Lucas University of Porto IEA European Councillor SSMPH/EuroEpi 2026 Joint Conference - IEA Representative"

With abstract deadline for the SSMPH/EuroEpi 2026 conference just TWO WEEKS away, we have a guest blog with Dr Raquel Lucas (Uni of Porto) who is supporting our joint meeting as the current IEA European Councillor.

📖https://bit.ly/46GSEcS

Abstract submission: bit.ly/3Opn3pL

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What is the evidence for physical interventions for people living with advanced dementia in the community? A meta-review Background Dementia is a major global cause of death, with cases projected to rise from 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million by 2050. As the disease progresses, individuals experience growing frailty...

Some surprising gaps in knowledge identified in our meta-review of physical interventions for people with advanced #dementia living in the community just published - evidence is largely confined to nutrition, hydration and physical activity.

spcare.bmj.com/content/earl...
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Slide with picture of London at dusk. Text reads "Free place scheme & research summary competition applications now open! Deadline 31st March 2026"

Conference updates: Free Place Schemes & Annual Research Summary Competition applications now open!

🎟️ Free Place Scheme 🎟️
Visit our conference website for details lnkd.in/eW-6j5Uz

🖋️ Annual Research Summary Competition 🖋️
Visit our main website for details bit.ly/468aC7T

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Do read about this great work which some of our team are collaborating on:
#childrensmentalhealthweek
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A safe and nurturing environment is key to promoting youth mental health. On this #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we recommit to finding out what promotes resilience in children and young people - find out more about our research here: www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres...

Image: Report front page - "Soups: A snapshot into the salt content of ready-to-eat soup"

A single pack of soup can contain more salt than two McDonald’s cheeseburgers! 🚨

Soup is often viewed as a healthy, convenient lunch option - but how much salt are some soups hiding?

📑 Find out in our new report: tinyurl.com/8nwmtdf4

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Public health policies and interventions to address health inequities in high-income countries: an umbrella review - BMC Public Health Background Health inequity: defined as systematic and avoidable difference in health outcome, remain entrenched across high-income countries, with socioeconomic gaps in life expectancy exceeding 7–10 ...

Why do countries keep misdiagnosing inequity?

Our umbrella review shows equity is built through welfare, housing and regulation, not behaviour lectures.

Low agency. High impact.

@bmc.springernature.com @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @qmul-ceg.bsky.social

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

The front of the Graduate Centre, Queen Mary University of London. A large concrete and glass-fronted building. Picture from https://www.qmul.ac.uk/venues/ourvenues/mileend/graduatecentre/

Next up in our look at conference venues 👀

The Graduate Centre, @qmul.bsky.social: a modern, purpose-built academic space for research postgraduate students, with the views of Canary Wharf & London City from the 7th floor

bit.ly/4kcCnSo

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🖥️ Watch or 🎧 listen to the @acamh.bsky.social podcast where I am speaking about our findings concerning the genetic and environmental overlap between subclinical #hypomania and 14 different psychiatric & neurodevelopmental diagnoses
@qmul-wiph.bsky.social @angelicaronald.bsky.social

Youth mental health in central Asia: research needs Little research has been published on mental health difficulties in young people (aged 10–24 years) living in central Asia,1 a region comprising Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and U...

Great paper on views on why #mentalhealth difficulties might arise in young people from central #Asia and a research agenda for gathering data to substantiate this - please share with colleagues who work in this area www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Slide with pictures of Prof Oyinlola Oyebode, Queen Mary University of London; Co-Chair of SSMPH 2026 Local Organising Committee Text reads: "Introducing... Oyinlola Oyebode! "Although I had attended the conference for years, I mainly joined the society for the chance to get a mentor. The first conversation I had with my mentor prompted me to apply for the job I have now at QMUL which was a really good move!"

With abstract submissions now ✨OPEN✨ for the joint SSMPH EuroEpi 2026 conference, we are delighted to introduce the other co-chair of this year's Local Organising Committee: Prof Oyinlola Oyebode from @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

Link to blog: bit.ly/4bmvXhr

Conference website: bit.ly/4oyrifb

🚨PhD Opportunity: Virtual Wards & Health Inequalities 🚨 in East London at QMUL - Closing date for applications: 27th February 2026 liss-dtp.ac.uk/project/virt...

This morning we held our annual CPN update and strategy session—a chance to reflect on vision, direction, development, and research.

We’re inspired by the brilliant community powering this work. Just 2 years in, we’ve achieved so much—and the journey ahead looks even more exciting!

1 in 4 school playgrounds in London has air pollution levels about the legal limit for nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

Did you know? 1 in 4 London school playgrounds has air pollution levels above legal limits.

CHERISH is the first UK study to examine how air pollution, like outdoor PE, affects children’s lungs.

Interested? Get in touch: www.qmul.ac.uk/cherish/

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Alzheimer’s Society I-Care DTC: Funded PhD and Clinical Fellowship Opportunities Join Nathan Davies and Claudia Cooper to explore Alzheimer's Society I-Care studentships and a clinical training fellowship starting in October 2026

Join us tomorrow for our webinar to hear more about all our PhD opportunities for next year as part of our Alzheimer’s Society I-Care DTC. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/alzhei...
@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @i-care-dtc.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 20269-11 September 2026, Queen Mary University of London Mile End Campus. Organised by the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health & the International Epidemiological Association

* 70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 *

Dates: 9-11 Sept 2026

Venue: Mile End Campus, QMUL, London

Abstract submissions: Jan and Feb 2026. Results required so start planning!

Website: bit.ly/4oyrifb

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Children playing in playground, West Ham United logo in foreground.

We’ve partnered with West Ham United coaches to deliver fun, interactive sports sessions for pupils in the CHERISH Study! Primary schools can join now and access a free 90-min session. Interested? Get in touch:

www.qmul.ac.uk/cherish/

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‘Better and cheaper’: the case for prostate cancer screening among black men Decision over routine PSA testing is due at end of this month, though some feel the supporting data is unclear

📢 Exciting News!

📰Rhian Gabe was quoted this week in 'The Guardian' in relation to the TRANSFORM trial which focuses on Prostate Cancer.

↪️To find out more, please click the link below:

📌 www.theguardian.com/society/2025....

Keep up the good work!

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The SDIL Expansion - quote from Dr Kawther Hashem: "We know the levy works and when the rules are clear and consistent, manufacturers act fast. Today's welcomed announcement builds on that progress, but if we're truly committed to improving the nation's health, and the nation's teeth, we'll need to be even more ambitious"

Fantastic news for sugar reduction - an expansion of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) AND a lower sugar threshold! 🎉

The SDIL has already cut vast levels of sugar out of UK diets and today’s news builds crucially on that progress.

📖 Read full story: tinyurl.com/yhwnhh6p

Early cancer detection in primary care - masterclass w ACED. Prof Fiona Walter and Dr Garth Funston of @qmul-wiph.bsky.social will give an overview, then focus on use of 'ovatools' - age-specific CA125 thresholds - to triage for ultrasound or urgent referral. 27 Nov, online. Register: bit.ly/4qVRqTF

Thank you to @alzsocresearch.bsky.social and @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social for this article and all the support so far in my career! @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social

📢 calling colleagues to participate or help with recruitment for study on #depression experienced by #neurodivergent young people

Specifically:
👩‍👧‍👦Parents/carers
💼Mental health professionals
See poster

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🌅 Had a great morning filming the @acamh.bsky.social
podcast on our paper examining the phenotypic & aetiological overlap between subclinical hypomania with psychiatric & neurodevelopmental diagnoses. Podcast will be out in the New Year
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Great video to launch our I-Care DTC - introducing our first cohort of 6 students focusing on dementia care.

@claudiacooper.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social @grait.bsky.social @i-care-dtc.bsky.social

Ava Kanyeredzi, who sadly passed away this year, was awarded a special recognition award during the Education Excellence Awards for her consistent and deep commitment to student-centred, inclusive learning. All her colleagues and students deeply valued her contribution
www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Food and Nutrition Policy - job advert

✨ Exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate! ✨

Join our Research and Action on Salt and Obesity Unit within @qmul-wiph.bsky.social at @qmul.bsky.social to help support public health and nutrition policy.

Deadline: 7th Nov 2025
More details and apply 👇
tinyurl.com/bdz9za9u

Amazing day launching I-Care DTC, welcoming 6 new PhD students. Thank you to all our PPI, supervisors & collaborators who joined us. Looking forward to seeing how our wonderful new students thrive over the next 4 years! @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @alzsocresearch.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

Dementia 25 Next steps for dementia diagnosis, care and research in England

This time tomorrow, @claudiacooper.bsky.social will be speaking at the Westminster Health Forum event on next steps for dementia diagnosis, care and research in England.

She will share findings from #denpruQM projects including our suite of NHS provider surveys.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/psxjrf46

Congratulations to @hdemnitzking.bsky.social, @claudiacooper.bsky.social & team on your NIHR/ESRC APPLE-Tree publication 🎉

Harriet & Claudia are joining @ilcuk.bsky.social at the House of Lords today to launch the findings & share #denpruQM work on public health policy for dementia risk reduction.

Brilliant panel discussion today at the House of Lords of the NIHR/ESRC APPLE-Tree study. Dementia prevention can progress via marginal yet meanignful gains, involving non-clinical staff and community organisations #prevention #healthpolicy @denpru-qm.bsky.social @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social