Gregory Williams

Dr. Gregory Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being, sustainable cities, and reducing inequalities. He specializes in Health Policy, Urban Health, and addressing health disparities through community interventions. His research explores topics such as global health policy, food waste reduction programs, and the impact of alcohol use on aging populations.

Education:

• PhD in Health indicators and the global burden of disease (2024), supervised by Prof. Verma, Dr. Gittins, Dr. Farragher, and Dr. Spencer.

Research Interests:

• Public health program evaluation and design.
• Urban health challenges and policy solutions.
• Global health equity and SDG alignment.
• Health inequalities in aging populations.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Researcher in the Epidemiology and Public Health Group (EPHG) project, focusing on injury prevention and domestic violence conceptual frameworks.
• Co-investigator in studies on private family court experiences of mothers exposed to domestic abuse.

Labs/Teams:

• Manchester Urban Institute (Research Beacon).
• Sustainable Futures Initiative.