Emily Murray

Dr. Emily Murray is an Honorary Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health at University College London (UCL). Her work focuses on social epidemiology, particularly examining how residential environments across the life course influence health and well-being. She currently leads a UKRI-ESRC-funded project on coastal towns and young people’s life chances and is an Understanding Society Research Fellow investigating disparities in 'Levelling Up' efforts. Previously, she directed the Health Foundation-funded 'Health of Older People in Places' project.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology, University of Michigan (2008)
• Associate Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (2017)

Research Interests:

• Social determinants of health
• Life course epidemiology
• Health inequalities in urban and coastal regions
• Public health policy and intervention design

Her projects often integrate quantitative methods with mixed-method approaches to address systemic health disparities.

Grants & Leadership:

• ESRC Mixed-Methods Project (2023–2025): 'Coastal Towns and Young People’s Life Chances'
• Health Foundation Project (2020–2022): 'Health of Older People in Places'

Professional Experience:

• Senior Research Associate, UCL (2014–present)
• Post-doctoral Fellow, NIH/National Institute on Aging (2008–2011)