Edward Gregg

Edward W. Gregg, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Imperial College London's School of Public Health (part of the Faculty of Medicine). He joined Imperial in 2019 with a Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship. Previously, he led the Division of Diabetes Translation at the U.S. CDC, focusing on epidemiological approaches to public health decision-making through surveillance, trials, and modeling. His research emphasizes diabetes trends, lifestyle interventions, and aging-related outcomes.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh (1993–1996)
• MS, Wake Forest University (1988–1990)
• BS, College of William and Mary (1984–1988)

Key research interests include population surveillance of diabetes complications, the impact of health policies, and translational public health strategies. His work bridges epidemiology and clinical practice, addressing global diabetes challenges and multimorbidity trends.

Notable awards include the Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship. His recent studies highlight diabetes remission trends, global diabetes prevalence, and the interplay of obesity and chronic diseases. Gregg collaborates internationally on initiatives like the WHO’s NCD monitoring and the Diabetes Prevention Program’s long-term outcomes.