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Deborah Cairns is Professor of Health and Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Director of the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory at the University of Glasgow. Her research addresses health inequalities affecting people with intellectual disabilities and their families, with studies spanning cancer incidence, multi-morbidity, COVID-19 impacts, and oral health.
Funded by MRC, ESRC, Wellcome Trust, and CRUK, Cairns' work employs data linkage, quantitative, and qualitative methods. She collaborates closely with self-advocates, family carers, and third-sector organizations to ensure research aligns with community priorities.
Current projects investigate COVID-19 outcomes, pain management patterns, and cancer care disparities in intellectual disability populations. Cairns leads initiatives to translate research into practical interventions improving healthcare access and quality.
