Melanie Smuk

Melanie Smuk is a Reader in Medical Statistics at the Centre for Genomics and Child Health within Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Her academic career spans roles at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), with a focus on clinical trials, health data science, and global health.

• BSc in Mathematics
• MSc in Statistics (University College London)
• PhD in Missing Data Methodology (LSHTM)

Melanie's research explores the interplay of infection, immunity, and malnutrition in HIV contexts, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. She develops statistical methodologies for clinical trials and contributes to public health interventions addressing stunting and severe acute malnutrition in children.

Her recent work includes statistical modeling for HIV treatment outcomes, birth weight prediction, and intersectionality in youth mental health. She leads studies on long-acting antiretroviral therapies and malnutrition interventions.

At Queen Mary, Melanie collaborates with the Blizard Institute and Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit, advancing research in medical statistics and global child health.