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Professor Katherine Smith is a Professor of Public Health Policy at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with the School of Social Work & Social Policy and leading the Centre for Health Policy and Scottish Health Equity Research Unit (SHERU). She joined Strathclyde in 2019 through the Global Talent scheme, focusing on interdisciplinary research addressing health inequalities and evidence-based policymaking. Her academic career spans Edinburgh, Bath, and Durham Universities, with expertise in qualitative and mixed methods research.
Education:
- PhD in Health Inequalities Research (University of Edinburgh, 2008)
- MSc in Geography (University of Edinburgh, 2004)
- BA(Hons) in Geography (University of Edinburgh, 2002)
Research Interests: Public Health Policy, Health Inequalities, Evidence-Policy Interfaces, Qualitative Research Methods, and the Health-Justice Nexus. Her work emphasizes policy impacts on vulnerable populations and collaborative approaches between research, policy, and publics.
Recent Research Trends: Focus on systems science modeling (e.g., SIPHER consortium), intersectoral health equity strategies, and the role of evidence in policymaking. Current projects include the Health-Justice Nexus exploring crime as a social determinant of health and ESRC Equalise Centre addressing lifecourse health equity.
Scientific Awards:
- Richard Titmuss Book Award (2022)
- Cambridge University Prize for Social Policy (2018)
- BMA Public Health Book Prize (2016)
- Philip Leverhulme Prize (2014)
Advising & Grants: Mentors PhD students in qualitative health policy research. Leads major grants including a £5M Health-Justice Nexus project and UKPRP-funded SIPHER consortium. Co-investigator in UKRI Population Health Network Cluster.
Labs/Teams: Co-leads SHERU and Centre for Health Policy, collaborating with policy partners like Scottish Government and Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Engages in citizen-led research through ESRC Equalise Centre.
