Michael Marmot

Professor Sir Michael Marmot is a leading epidemiologist at University College London, renowned for his pioneering work on health inequalities and social determinants of health. He has held prestigious roles including President of the World Medical Association and British Medical Association, and serves as President of the British Lung Foundation.

• Chair of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health (WHO, 2005-2008)
• Author of influential books: The Health Gap (2015) and Status Syndrome (2004)
• Recipient of the Prince Mahidol Award for Public Health (2015)

His research focuses on understanding how social gradients affect health outcomes, with landmark studies like the Whitehall II Study and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). He has led international research efforts on health equity for over 40 years.

Scientific honors include honorary doctorates from 16 universities, knighthood (2000), and fellowships in major medical and public health institutions. He also contributed to policy through reports like Fair Society, Healthy Lives (2010) and European Review of Social Determinants of Health (2014).