Glenn Simpson

Glenn Simpson is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton with a focus on qualitative and mixed methods research. His professional roles include Data Scientist and Senior Epidemiology Fellow. He collaborates extensively with colleagues across disciplines and institutions, such as the University of Oxford, to address health and social care challenges. His affiliations include the Primary Care Research Centre and the Big Data in Health Group at his university.

Over nearly 30 years, Simpson has contributed to research in public policy, public health, and health governance. His work emphasizes thematic analysis and NVivo software applications, alongside project coordination and management. His current research involves NIHR-funded studies on multimorbidity, leveraging machine learning to identify disease clusters based on social and biological factors. This work aims to inform integrated health and social care strategies tailored to specific population needs.

His publications reflect a strong focus on multimorbidity, including its association with stress, loneliness, and mortality in older adults, as well as digital tools for patient self-management. He actively engages in cross-sectional and cohort studies, scoping reviews, and qualitative interview methodologies to advance healthcare practices. Simpson’s research bridges epidemiology, healthcare policy, and social sciences, addressing systemic challenges in healthcare delivery.

In advising and grants, he leads or contributes to projects funded by NIHR, involving collaborations with institutions like University Hospital Southampton. His work prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches to improve care for individuals with multiple long-term conditions. While no formal student supervision is listed, he collaborates closely with colleagues on research projects and grant initiatives.