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Professor Duncan Stewart is the Academic Head of Research at London Metropolitan University’s School of Social Sciences and Professions. He holds a professorship in Applied Health Research with a focus on substance use disorders, ageing populations, and multimorbidity. His work examines alcohol consumption patterns in older adults with chronic conditions and evaluates healthcare service delivery for individuals impacted by drug or alcohol misuse.
Research Interests: Stewart’s research spans service evaluation, intervention development, and policy analysis related to alcohol and drug treatment. His current projects include the CHAMP-1 study exploring alcohol use in clinical pharmacist consultations and the integration of alcohol screening into primary care. He employs diverse methodologies such as randomized controlled trials, qualitative interviews, and systematic reviews to address gaps in healthcare provision.
Teaching: Module leader for the Introduction to Epidemiology course in the Public Health MSc program.
Grants & Projects: Currently leads the CHAMP-1 project funded by the National Institute of Health Research, focusing on alcohol identification during medication reviews. Past grants include studies on benzodiazepine dependence, pandemic impacts on cancer care, and barriers to pulmonary rehabilitation access.
Labs/Teams: Directs research teams investigating alcohol policy innovations, clinical pharmacist roles, and geriatric health interventions. Collaborates with national institutions like NHS England and Scottish healthcare systems.
