Sam Norton

Sam Norton is a Professor of Medical Statistics and Applied Health Research at King’s College London, serving as Deputy Head (Research) in the Department of Psychology and affiliated with the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases in the Department of Inflammation Biology. His interdisciplinary research focuses on chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, applying robust statistical methods in clinical trials and observational studies to improve patient outcomes. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers and attracted over £20 million in grants. His roles include leading the King’s CTU statistics hub and contributing to the NIHR Research Support Service. Dr. Norton is also committed to teaching research methods to healthcare professionals, emphasizing hands-on learning and mentorship.

• Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Hertfordshire), Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
• Affiliations: Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience; NIHR Research Support Service

Research interests span statistical methodologies, rheumatic diseases, predictive modeling, and digital health interventions. Recent work includes studies on malignancy risks in rheumatoid arthritis patients, psychological interventions for kidney disease, and barriers to kidney donation. His teams collaborate on large-scale projects addressing healthcare quality and equity.

Key achievements include the Hugo G. Beigel Award (2023) and leadership in trials such as the APIPPRA study on rheumatoid arthritis prevention. Current projects focus on patient-initiated care in rheumatology, sepsis in immune-mediated diseases, and digital therapeutics for MS symptoms.