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Dr. Anja Heilmann is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology & Public Health at University College London (UCL). Her work focuses on social determinants of health, oral health disparities, and child development. She holds a PhD and MSc from UCL (2013 and 2008, respectively).
- Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University College London (2013)
- Master of Science, University College London (2008)
Her research interests include the interplay between socioeconomic status and oral health outcomes, particularly in aging populations, care home settings, and global contexts like China. She also examines child development through lenses of parental migration, physical punishment effects, and early social relationships. Her work frequently addresses policy-relevant issues such as ultra-processed food lobbying and caries control strategies.
Recent articles highlight her focus on care home oral health interventions, socioeconomic gradients in dental caries, and bidirectional child behavioral dynamics. She advocates for integrated approaches to reduce health inequities through the Common Risk Factor Approach.
No scientific awards explicitly listed, but her contributions to oral health equity research are widely recognized. Grants and advising activities are not detailed in the provided text. She is affiliated with UCL’s Epidemiology & Public Health department and collaborates on projects addressing global health challenges.
