Steff Lewis

Steff Lewis is a Professor of Medical Statistics at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the Usher Institute within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. She leads the statistics group at the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit and holds roles in the Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences. Her expertise spans meta-analysis, randomized trial design, and clinical trial governance, with involvement in Cochrane Collaboration and UK Clinical Research Collaboration initiatives.

Education: MSc and PhD in Medical Statistics.

Research Interests: Focuses on methodological advancements in clinical trial reporting (e.g., CONSORT and SPIRIT guidelines), cardiovascular outcomes (e.g., SCOT-HEART trial), stroke prevention (ASPIRING trial), and ethical data management. She actively contributes to international standards for trial protocols, anonymization practices, and statistical validation.

Recent Contributions: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 37 ongoing projects, including leadership in trials assessing antiplatelet therapies, Paget’s disease interventions, and pediatric asthma treatments. Collaborates globally on guidelines for randomized trials and data-sharing protocols.

Grants & Teams: Principal or co-investigator on projects funded by NIHR, BHF, and ESRC, including trials on iron therapy in critical care (INTACT-2) and cannabinoid treatments for endometriosis pain (ENDO-CAN). Leads multidisciplinary teams integrating statistical rigor with clinical innovation.

Labs/Teams: Embedded within the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit and the Centre for Population Health Sciences, fostering collaborative research across molecular, genetic, and public health domains.