John Britton

John Britton serves as Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Nottingham and holds a clinical consultancy in respiratory medicine at Nottingham City Hospital. He directs the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, chairs the Royal College of Physicians Tobacco Advisory Group, and sits on the board of trustees for Action on Smoking and Health.

His research concentrates on tobacco and alcohol epidemiology, emphasizing population-level health impacts and evidence-based policy interventions. Work through the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies addresses regulatory frameworks, addiction mechanisms, and harm reduction strategies, influencing national public health guidelines on substance use.

As Director of the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, Britton leads a multi-institutional consortium conducting longitudinal studies on smoking cessation and alcohol-related disease burden. His advisory roles bridge academic research with governmental policy, particularly through the Royal College of Physicians' evidence reviews on tobacco control measures.