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Linda Bauld is the Bruce and John Usher Professor of Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and Centre for Population Health Sciences. She serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Population Health Sciences and Principal Investigator for major research consortia including BR-UK and SPECTRUM.
- Key Affiliations: Honorary Professor at University of Stirling, Board Member of Faculty of Public Health, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and Academy of Social Sciences
- Policy Roles: Chief Social Policy Adviser to Scottish Government (2021-present), former Cancer Research UK's Cancer Prevention Adviser (2014-2021)
Her research focuses on behavioral interventions for non-communicable disease prevention, particularly tobacco and nicotine addiction, while addressing health inequalities and policy translation. Recent work examines financial incentives, e-cigarettes, and implementation science for disadvantaged populations.
Notable awards include an OBE for public health service during the Covid-19 pandemic and fellowships from multiple UK academies. Her funded projects span UK Prevention Research Partnership, Global Challenges Research Fund, and Canadian Institutes for Health Research collaborations.
Linda's 364+ publications and 46 research projects demonstrate expertise in randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, with a focus on translating evidence into real-world health systems and commercial policy frameworks.
