Elizabeth Goyder

Elizabeth Goyder is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine and Population Health. Her research focuses on addressing health inequalities, evidence synthesis, and public health interventions. She holds leadership roles in initiatives such as the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine and the NIHR Public Health Evidence Review Team. Her work spans topics including diabetes prevention, gambling-related harms, housing insecurity, and physical activity promotion.

Education:

• MB BChir (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery)
• MSc (Master of Science)
• MD (Doctor of Medicine)
• MRCGP (Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners)
• FFPH (Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health)

Research Interests:

Goyder's work emphasizes translating research into practice, particularly through evidence-based interventions targeting vulnerable populations. Key areas include reducing health disparities related to socioeconomic status, improving access to healthcare, and evaluating policy impacts on public health outcomes. She has led studies on housing policies, alcohol licensing, and workplace health initiatives.

Grants & Collaborations:

• NIHR Public Health Evidence Review Team (Director)
• NIHR HSDR Evidence Synthesis Centre (Co-Director)
• National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (Sheffield Lead)
• NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Doncaster

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at ScHARR (Centre for Health and Related Research), collaborating with NHS organizations, local authorities, and community groups to implement community-based interventions.