Jamie Kirkham

Jamie Kirkham is a Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Manchester, having joined in 2019 after 13 years at the University of Liverpool. His primary roles include statistical and methodological research for clinical trials and systematic reviews, with a focus on core outcome set (COS) development and addressing outcome reporting biases. He serves as a Statistics Editor for the BMJ and actively contributes to 'Journalology'—the study of publication practices. His research addresses study misconduct impacts and evidence-based decision-making flaws.

Education: PhD in Biostatistics from Lancaster University and MSc from the University of Sheffield. Affiliations include an academic position at the University of Liverpool's Department of Biostatistics (affiliated).

Research interests span Core Outcome Sets, Outcome Reporting Bias, Systematic Reviews, Research Waste, and Journalology. Notable contributions include advancing global health initiatives like stillbirth prevention strategies and improving transparency in clinical trial reporting.

Award highlights include the Bill Silverman Award (2015, 2021), BMJ Statistician of the Year (2021, 2023), and the MRC Open Science Impact Prize (2023). He has supervised numerous research projects and contributed to high-impact datasets on preprint platforms and pandemic science.

Recent activities include examining PhD theses, editorial work, and delivering invited talks on preprint servers' pandemic science role. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing quality education and health equity.