Iain Buchan

Iain Buchan is an Honorary Professor in the Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences at the University of Manchester. He directs the MRC Health eResearch Centre (HERC) and co-directs the national Farr Institute for Health Informatics Research. He also serves as Domain Director for Population Health and Ecosystems in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, and Director of Civic Analytics for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. His research focuses on leveraging large-scale health data to accelerate scientific discovery and improve public health systems.

Education includes a MD from the University of Liverpool (2000), DPH from the University of Cambridge (1999), and BSc in Pharmacology (1989). He holds advanced certifications such as FACMI (2012) and FFPH (2006).

Research interests span health informatics, biostatistics, and epidemiology, with emphasis on data-driven solutions for public health challenges. His work includes developing methodologies like 'Research Objects' and 'e-Labs' to enhance health data analytics, and initiatives like the Connected Health Cities program. He has secured £100M+ in research grants and leads one of the UK’s top health informatics teams.

Key achievements include founding the Centre for Health Informatics, advancing clinical audit systems, and pioneering health system-wide data integration. Awards include Fellowships in Medical Informatics and Public Health. His projects address topics such as drug safety, chronic disease management, and civic health analytics.

Teaching focuses on health informatics leadership through doctoral training and professional development programs. He collaborates internationally via WHO, IMIA, and other networks to promote global health data sharing.