معرفی
Rafael Perera is a Professor of Medical Statistics at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS), University of Oxford, where he has been since 2002. He holds leadership roles as Director of the Statistics Group and Director of Graduate Studies, overseeing academic leadership and methodological research. He is also a Statistical Editor of BMJ and BMJ Medicine, and a fellow at St Hugh’s College Oxford.
- Education: DPhil, MSc, MA
Rafael’s research focuses on monitoring for managing long-term conditions (e.g., Type 2 diabetes, hypertension) and complex multimorbidity phenotypes. His work includes impact of extreme temperatures on health, meta-analysis methods, and methodology for infectious diseases. He leads large methodological groups and has been a PI on NIHR-funded infrastructure programs (BRC, ARC, MIC).
Recent publications highlight his expertise in clinical prediction models, digital health interventions, and diagnostic test evaluation. His grants span applied research, global health transformation, and ageing research.
- Scientific Awards: National and international recognition for methodology development in clinical trials (NIHR Progress Report 2008/09)
Rafael supervises DPhil and MSc students and leads a fully accredited Clinical Trials Unit. His editorial and policy influence extends to healthcare policy panels and the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine as Director of Research Methodologies.
