Keith Millar

Professor Keith Millar is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Health & Wellbeing, Department of Psychological Medicine. His research spans medical history, forensic archaeology, and the socioeconomic determinants of health. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the Gartnavel Royal Hospital and published widely on topics including the Franklin Expedition, lead exposure effects, pediatric anesthesia outcomes, and the neurobiological impacts of socioeconomic status. His work integrates historical analysis, clinical trials, and population-based studies to address questions of health disparities and historical medical mysteries.

Education and Affiliations: While formal academic qualifications are not explicitly listed, his research and publications indicate expertise in medical history, neuroscience, and public health. He is affiliated with the University of Glasgow and has collaborated with multiple healthcare institutions and universities globally.

Research Focus: Dr. Millar's interdisciplinary work includes:

• Historical medical investigations into the Franklin Expedition's health crises.
• Neurological effects of environmental toxins (e.g., lead, zinc) in historical populations.
• Socioeconomic correlates of brain structure and function (e.g., cerebellar grey matter volume, cortical morphology).
• Clinical trials assessing anesthesia and postoperative cognitive recovery in children.

Key Themes in Publications: His recent work emphasizes:

• Forensic analysis of historical artifacts (e.g., hair, nails) to reconstruct health conditions.
• Long-term health impacts of early-life socioeconomic adversity.
• Interactions between personality traits and health behaviors in deprived populations.

Grants and Collaboration: While specific grants are not detailed, his collaborative projects (e.g., pSoBid study, WHAP program) suggest involvement in large-scale interdisciplinary initiatives. He has co-authored over 40 publications and contributed to the Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine.

Labs/Teams: Works within the School of Health & Wellbeing’s research groups focused on medical history, neuroimaging, and public health. Collaborates with experts in archaeology, chemistry, and clinical medicine.