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Professor Mark Tully serves as Research Director in the School of Medicine and Professor of Public Health at Ulster University. His work significantly contributes to addressing population-level physical inactivity and sedentary behavior, major causes of poor physical and mental wellbeing. As Director of the Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network, he leads initiatives targeting older adults and socio-economically disadvantaged communities through complex public health interventions.
- PhD: The effects of home based walking programmes on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy subjects, Queen's University Belfast (2004)
- BSc: Biomedical Science, Queen's University Belfast (2000)
Professor Tully's research spans physical activity promotion, sedentary behavior reduction, and environmental influences on health behaviors. His work integrates population health approaches with targeted interventions for vulnerable groups, particularly older adults. His research portfolio demonstrates strong connections to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing, with particular emphasis on reducing health inequalities across diverse populations.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on global health issues, particularly examining health behaviors and outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. His work increasingly addresses multimorbidity, cognitive health in aging populations, and the intersection of environmental factors with physical activity patterns. The methodological approach spans systematic reviews, meta-analyses, large-scale epidemiological studies, and intervention research, demonstrating both breadth and depth in public health methodology.
- Best COVID-19 Research paper of 2020 (awarded February 9, 2021)
Professor Tully actively supervises research students and collaborates on numerous funded projects. His current research portfolio includes the Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network (2025-2027), General Practice Academic & Research Training Scheme (2024-2026), and the Walking for Health (WORTH Trial) project. He regularly presents at international conferences and serves as an external examiner, demonstrating strong engagement with the academic community. His work has received significant media attention, particularly research on recreational fishing and mental health benefits for men.
As Research Director in the School of Medicine, Professor Tully plays a key leadership role in shaping research strategy and fostering collaborations across Ulster University's Faculty of Life & Health Sciences. His work with the Northern Ireland Public Health Research Network positions him at the forefront of translating research into public health practice across the region.
