معرفی
Amanda Sowden is a Professor and Deputy Director at the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York. She specializes in research synthesis to evaluate complex public health interventions aimed at improving health equity and reducing inequalities. Her work focuses on evidence-based policymaking and systematic reviews for health promotion.
Research and Projects
- NIHR Public Health Policy Research Unit (2019-2024)
- NIHR Policy Reviews Facility (2024-2028)
- Improving Reporting of Narrative Synthesis (ICONS-Quant, 2017-2019)
Recent Research Trends: Her 2025 publications highlight interdisciplinary work in public health, including violence prevention against women/girls, contextual analysis of health interventions for disadvantaged populations, and animal-assisted therapies for mental health. These studies reflect her commitment to addressing social determinants of health through systematic review methodologies.
Affiliations
- Public Health Interventions Advisory Committee, NICE
- NIHR Public Health Research Funding Committee
Contact:
- Email: amanda.sowden@york.ac.uk
- Phone: 01904 321071
- Location: University of York, YO10 5DD, UK
