Christopher Sutton

Dr. Christopher Sutton is an Honorary Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director (Methodology) at the Manchester Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), where he serves as Lead Statistician. He specializes in improving health outcomes through advanced trial design and execution, with a focus on stroke, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental health. His career includes roles at Leicester Polytechnic, University of Central Lancashire, and The University of Manchester. He holds Chartered Statistician status from the Royal Statistical Society and is actively involved in methodological research and international collaborations. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Education:

• PhD in Incomplete Data in Event History Analysis, University of Leicester (1989–1996)
• MSc in Medical Statistics and IT, University of Leicester (1986–1987)
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, University of Oxford (1980–1983)

Research Interests: Clinical trial methodology, biostatistics, health economics, and complex intervention trials. His work emphasizes optimizing trial design, improving recruitment/retention strategies, and leveraging statistical innovation to address healthcare challenges.

Key Projects:

• BART II: Investigating cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults at high risk of bipolar disorder (2022–2026).
• COMS Trial: Improving antibiotic prescribing in primary care via communication strategies (2020–2023).
• Global Health Research on Stillbirth Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa (2017–2021).

Labs/Teams: Leads statistical functions at Manchester CTU and collaborates across disciplines to advance trial methodology and health outcomes research.