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Dr. Jennifer McLean is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on child and adolescent wellbeing, social capital, and socioeconomic determinants of health. She collaborates extensively with Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland (CNS), contributing to projects such as the Capabilities Wellbeing Framework and pandemic-related studies during the COVID-19 crisis. Her work emphasizes place-based interventions, community collaboration, and policy-driven equity initiatives.
Key research interests include urban health disparities, resilience-building strategies, and the intersection of social deprivation with physiological health outcomes. She has led studies on topics such as epigenetic effects of socioeconomic status, neuroimaging in developmental health, and the long-term impacts of early-life adversity on chronic disease risk. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates epidemiology, psychology, and public health policy.
Recent projects include evaluating the impact of neighborhood renewal programs (e.g., GoWell) and analyzing pandemic responses for vulnerable populations. McLean’s publications highlight her commitment to translating research into actionable policy, particularly in marginalized communities. She has co-authored over 30 reports, peer-reviewed articles, and book chapters since 2010.