About
Dr. Mary Fortune is an Associate Teaching Professor at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care (PHPC) at the University of Cambridge. She contributes to the department's internationally recognized expertise in population health sciences.
The PHPC focuses on key areas including genetic epidemiology, biomarkers, cohort studies, and behavioral sciences, with applications to common chronic diseases such as cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions. Her work aligns with the department's mission to advance research and training in public health and primary care.
PHPC provides training at undergraduate and graduate levels, including programs for Academic Clinical Fellows. The department collaborates with institutions like the Genome Campus and MRC Units, and receives funding from organizations such as the UK Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust, and British Heart Foundation.
