Eric Brunner

Eric Brunner is an Honorary Professor of Epidemiology & Health at University College London (UCL), affiliated with the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health. His academic roles include Professorial positions in Social and Biological Epidemiology within UCL's broader Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care. He holds multiple degrees including a Doctor of Philosophy from UCL (1994), a Certificate in Education from Garnett College (1983), and earlier degrees in Science from the University of London and Exeter.

His research focuses on population health disparities, with a strong emphasis on cardiovascular disease, dementia epidemiology, and public health policy in aging populations. Key areas include the impact of environmental factors (e.g., air pollution), dietary patterns (e.g., Mediterranean/Southern European Atlantic diets), and socioeconomic determinants on health outcomes. His work frequently examines these issues in global contexts, particularly in China and the UK.

Brunner's recent studies address dementia trends, healthcare policy reforms in long-term care systems, and projections of disease burden under different demographic scenarios. His research integrates longitudinal cohort data (e.g., Whitehall II, China Health and Retirement Study) to analyze trajectories of chronic diseases and their societal costs. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking cardiovascular biomarkers (e.g., cardiac troponin) to neurodegenerative outcomes and has contributed to risk prediction models for cardiovascular disease.

Notably, his work highlights inequities in health outcomes related to socioeconomic status, smoking, and environmental exposures, with a focus on translating findings into actionable policy recommendations. He maintains affiliations with UCL's Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care and has been a key contributor to global health initiatives addressing aging populations and sustainable development goals.