Andrew Atkin

Andrew Atkin is an Associate Professor in Behavioural Epidemiology at the University of East Anglia's School of Health Sciences, and Associate Director of the Norwich Epidemiology Centre. He is also an External Research Associate for the General Medical Council and Associate Editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine. His research focuses on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and epidemiological data harmonization, particularly in children and adolescents. He has led and contributed to multiple grants, including studies on 24-hour movement behaviors, age-related changes in activity patterns, and interventions in school environments. His work aligns with UN SDGs related to health and well-being (SDG 3) and sustainable cities (SDG 11).

Research Interests:

• Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior across the Lifespan
• Epidemiology of Movement Behaviors
• Data Harmonization in Behavioral Research
• Child and Adolescent Health

Recent Articles Trends: His publications emphasize compositional data analysis to understand the interplay of physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behavior on health outcomes. Key themes include cardiovascular health implications of sedentary lifestyles, environmental influences on youth activity patterns, and methodological innovations in movement assessment.

Grants and Collaborations:

• Principal Investigator: Age-related changes in physical activity (2018–2021, £61,700)
• Co-Investigator: ProPASS Consortium (2018–2021)
• External Collaborations: ICAD, CASE, and Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Norwich Epidemiology Centre and collaborates internationally through networks like ProPASS and ICAD.