Rachel Jordan

Rachel Jordan is a Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology & Primary Care at the University of Birmingham's College of Medicine and Health. She leads the University-wide Global Health Research Network and is a Principal Investigator for the eTHOS feasibility trial, which explores employee health screening clinics to improve NHS staff wellbeing. Her research focuses on early COPD diagnosis, management, and prognosis in primary care settings, particularly in the UK and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Additional research themes include influenza vaccine effectiveness, occupational respiratory health, and healthcare worker safety.

Her recent publications emphasize respiratory medicine, global health interventions, and clinical trial methodologies. Key areas addressed include COPD burden in LMICs, antibiotic self-treatment protocols, and health systems strengthening in South Asia. She supervises postgraduate and undergraduate students in Medicine, Public Health, and Clinical Trials, aligning with her expertise in primary care and non-communicable diseases.

Notable projects include the

• NIHR-funded Breathe Well South America initiative
• Global Health Research Group grant
• Collaborative studies on community-based COPD interventions in Brazil

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