Dahai Yu

Dr Dahai Yu is a Senior Research Fellow in Chronic Disease Surveillance at Keele University's School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Cardiovascular Epidemiology & Genetic Epidemiology from Peking Union Medical College and Tsinghua University (2009). Previously, he worked as a Statistician at St George’s University of London and an Epidemiologist at Cambridge University Hospitals. His research focuses on chronic disease surveillance, diabetes, cardiovascular epidemiology, and health inequalities across diverse populations.

Education:

• PhD in Cardiovascular Epidemiology & Genetic Epidemiology (2009) – Peking Union Medical College and Tsinghua University

Research Interests: Dr Yu’s work spans epidemiological studies of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. He investigates health disparities, risk factor management, and the impact of interventions on population health outcomes. His research emphasizes multi-ethnic cohorts and longitudinal analyses to understand disease progression and equity-focused prevention strategies.

Publications: His recent work explores topics like diabetes-related comorbidities, cardiovascular risks in osteoarthritis patients, and health inequities in New Zealand populations. Key themes include multi-ethnic cohort studies, intervention efficacy, and long-term disease outcomes.

Grants & Collaborations: Collaborations include projects with the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and institutions in New Zealand. His work frequently involves large-scale datasets to address public health challenges.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Keele’s Chronic Disease Surveillance team and interdisciplinary groups studying musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health outcomes.