Ewan Macdonald

Ewan Macdonald is an Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow's School of Health & Wellbeing, where he established the Healthy Working Lives Group in 1990. He divides his time between academic activities and clinical occupational health services through his company, MacOH Ltd. He is a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London, and a past president of the UK Faculty of Occupational Medicine. His leadership roles include chairing the Academic Forum for Health and Work in the UK, the Bevan Commission (advising the Welsh Government), and the Scottish Occupational Health Action Group (SOHAG).

• Key Contributions: Pioneered the 'Healthy Working Lives' policy in Scotland, influenced the Health Works Policy, and developed the OHS Extra service (prototype for the UK's 'Fit for Work' service).
• Research Focus: Aging workers, musculoskeletal disorders, return-to-work initiatives, and occupational health in high-risk professions (e.g., IT workers, healthcare professionals).
• Awards: 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Irish Faculty of Occupational Medicine for contributions to occupational health.

Ewan's research spans over £9 million in grants from bodies like the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Scottish Government. His work on long-COVID and occupational health during the pandemic includes guidelines for employers and workers.