Rachel Denholm

Dr. Rachel Denholm is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol's Bristol Medical School (PHS), specializing in epidemiology and public health. Her research focuses on the impact of infectious diseases, particularly the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare systems, vaccination efficacy, and long-term health outcomes. She has contributed to studies analyzing cardiovascular safety, mental health trends, and maternal-child health during and post-pandemic. Her work leverages large-scale datasets such as OpenSAFELY to address public health challenges.

Dr. Denholm holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc from the University of London. Her research interests include vaccine safety, chronic disease epidemiology, and healthcare system optimization. She collaborates with national and international teams, including the CVD-COVID-UK Consortium and AGRICOH, to advance evidence-based public health strategies.

Key research themes include:

• Cohort studies on post-infection complications (e.g., diabetes, thrombosis)
• Analysis of vaccination impacts on pregnancy outcomes and mental health
• Modeling healthcare recovery post-pandemic

Her publications highlight the pandemic's indirect effects on non-COVID healthcare utilization and the importance of strategic service planning in crisis recovery.