Lewis Steell

Dr Lewis Steell is an Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow, with an additional affiliation in the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health. His research focuses on public health epidemiology, particularly multimorbidity clusters, musculoskeletal health, and lifestyle factors influencing chronic disease outcomes. He has contributed to studies using large-scale cohorts like the UK Biobank to explore associations between physical activity, dietary patterns, and health outcomes such as mortality, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

Key research interests include:

• Multimorbidity patterns and their impact on quality of life
• Musculoskeletal deficits in inflammatory bowel disease
• Cardiorespiratory fitness and mortality risk
• Dietary protein's role in bone health
• Exercise-based interventions for long-term conditions

Recent work has analyzed how lifestyle behaviors like physical activity and screen time modify risks for chronic diseases, often involving large population-based studies. His collaborative projects span international teams, with publications in high-impact journals like BMC Medicine and BMJ.