Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Centre for Public Health in Queen's University Belfast is a group of multidisciplinary researchers with interests in Epidemiology (including Genetics), Nutrition and Metabolism, Nephrology and Ageing. Some of our colleagues are also associated with the UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health, Northern Ireland, the Centre for Health Improvement and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry. Our research takes place on the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Belfast City Hospital sites.
Our research interests are focussed on health and common chronic disease, with the aim of generating scientific knowledge that can be translated into improvements in the health of our population, patient care and public policy. Education of future clinical and scientific research leaders is also a core objective.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Amisha Ashok
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences - Research Assistant
- Centre for Public Health
Person: Research
Research output
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Antidepressant and anxiolytic medications and risk of mortality in people with dementia: a nested case-control study in Northern Ireland
Sinnamon, C. J., Hughes, C. M., Cardwell, C. R. & Barry, H. E., 21 Jan 2026, (Early online date) In: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Anti-inflammatory effects and safety of omega-3 fatty acids in haemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Blair, C., Slee, A., McKeaveney, C., Maxwell, A. P., Awan, F., Brown, M., Davenport, A., Fogarty, D., Fouque, D., Johnston, W., Kalantar-Zadeh, K., Mullan, R., Noble, H., Porter, S., Seres, D. S., Shields, J., Swaine, I., Witham, M. & Reid, J., Apr 2026, In: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. 72, 102957.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Antimuscarinic medication used for the treatment of overactive bladder in women and the risk of cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease and mortality-a systematic review
Maguire, T., Marr, C., Barry, H., Abdel-Fattah, M. & McGuinness, B., 13 Feb 2026, In: Age and Ageing. 55, 2, 11 p., afag027.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Process evaluation of the sedation and weaning in children (SANDWICH) multicentre stepped wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial
Jordan, J. (Creator), Tume, L. N. (Creator), Clarke, M. (Creator), McAuley, D. (Creator), McDowell, C. (Creator), McIlmurray, L. (Creator), Morris, K. (Creator), Peters, M. J. (Creator), Walsh, T. S. (Creator) & Blackwood, B. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, 31 Oct 2024
DOI: 10.17034/d6506ceb-396f-438d-a7ab-47fc0bc8988e
Dataset
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JDRF Diabetic Nephropathy Collaborative Research Initiative GWAS in the T2D Knowledge Portal
McKnight, A. J. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, Dec 2018
DOI: 10.17034/0bb13952-988a-46ae-a5f4-b76f78f6f6ba, http://type2diabetesgen-qasrvr.elasticbeanstalk.com/informational/data
Dataset
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Transcripts and workshop notes from Women Empowerment through Investing in Craftswomen Eyesight (WE-ACE) to build the Theory of Change model and Understanding Empowerment
Chan, V. F. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, 28 Jun 2022
DOI: 10.17034/8c58398e-1383-4436-9b6f-4b84db36f34b
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Prizes
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19th Healthcare Awards, NI
Peto, T. (Recipient), 01 Feb 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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1st prize, Poster presentation
Coleman, H. (Recipient), 09 Oct 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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3 Minutes Flash Thesis
Ali, N. (Advisor)
04 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Environmental sustainability in research - Presentation and Panel Member
Hill, C. (Invited speaker)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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RARE Summit 2025
Jeyaraj, P. (Contributor) & McKnight, A. J. (Contributor)
06 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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Informative new videos for Mouth Cancer Action Month
Craig, S., Graham, L. & McKenna, G.
10/11/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Examining how stress leaves its molecular mark
09/10/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Hashemite University, Queen’s University Belfast sign academic cooperation MoU
09/09/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
Impacts
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Identifying patients and families at risk of inherited high cholesterol
Heggarty, S. (Participant), Graham, C. (Participant), Wright, W. (Participant), Young, I. (Participant), Hart, P. M. (Participant), O'Kane, M. (Participant), Nicholls, P. (Participant) & Nevin, N. (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact
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Identifying Patients with Rare Forms of Erythrocytosis
McMullin, M. (Participant), Lappin, T. (Participant) & Hughes, A. (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact, Quality of Life Impact
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Implementation of HPV-specific testing in addition to assessment of p16 expression in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Craig, S. (Participant), Anderson, L. (Participant), Schache, A. (Participant), Moran, M. (Participant), Graham, L. (Participant), Currie, K. (Participant), Rooney, K. (Participant), Robinson, M. (Participant), Upile, N. (Participant), Brooker, R. (Participant), Mesri, M. (Participant), Bingham, V. (Participant), Cuschieri, K. (Participant), McQuaid, S. (Participant), Jones, T. (Participant), McCance, D. (Participant), Salto-Tellez, M. (Participant), McDade, S. (Participant) & James, J. (Participant)
Impact: Health Impact, Quality of Life Impact
Student theses
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A cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate a policy to provide external hip protectors for residents of nursing and residential homes in Northern Ireland
O'Halloran, P. (Author), Orr, J. (Supervisor) & Murray, L. (Supervisor), Dec 2003Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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Adolescent smoking and social norms: An appraisal of theory and application of social norms to understand risk factors for smoking and sensitivity to normative influence
Tate, C. (Author), Hunter, R. (Supervisor), Kumar, R. (Supervisor) & Kee, F. (Supervisor), Jul 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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An Analysis of the Northern Ireland Beef Supply Chain- Barriers, Opportunities and Recommendations for Optimal Performance
Brooks, S. (Author), Dean, M. (Supervisor), Elliott, C. (Supervisor) & McAneney, H. (Supervisor), 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy