About
Dr. John MacLean is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow's School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health. His research focuses on understanding health outcomes for professional athletes, particularly neurodegenerative diseases, mental health, and injury patterns in soccer and rugby players. He has contributed to landmark studies like the FIELD project, examining lifelong health risks among former footballers.
Key research interests include epidemiology of athlete health, long-term neurological risks in contact sports, and preventive strategies for sports-related injuries. Collaborations with institutions like the Gardiner Institute of Medicine highlight his interdisciplinary approach.
Publications span 2008 to 2024, addressing topics such as dementia risk in soccer players, lower limb osteoarthritis in athletes, and mental health challenges post-retirement. His work combines clinical insights with large-scale cohort studies to inform athlete healthcare policies.
