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Prof. Kat Smith is a Professor of Public Health Policy at the University of Strathclyde, leading the Centre for Health Policy and the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit (SHERU). Her research focuses on policy impacts on public health and inequalities, with expertise in qualitative and mixed methods. She co-leads the Health-Justice Nexus initiative and contributes to the ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity (Equalise). Her career includes roles at Edinburgh, Bath, and Durham Universities, analyzing UK health policies and corporate influence. She has authored/co-authored over 125 publications and a forthcoming book on reducing health inequalities.
- Education: PhD in Health Inequalities (University of Edinburgh, 2008), MSc Geography (Edinburgh, 2004), MA(Hons) Geography (Edinburgh, 2002)
- External Roles: Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences; Honorary Professor (Edinburgh University, 2019-2022); Co-Editor of Evidence & Policy
Research interests include policy implementation, health equity, and intersectoral collaboration. Notable awards include the BMA Public Health Book Prize (2016) and the Cambridge University Prize for Excellence in Social Policy (2018). She mentors graduate students in public health policy and advocates for evidence-based decision-making.
Key projects include the Health-Justice Nexus (2024-2029) and the UKRI Population Health Network Cluster. Her work addresses social determinants of health, corporate influence, and equitable policy design.
