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Simon Griffin is a Professor of General Practice at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Clinical Medicine and the Public Health & Primary Care Department. He is a Governing Body Fellow and an MRC Investigator, with additional roles as Honorary Professor at Aarhus University and Honorary Consultant at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
His research focuses on translating epidemiological evidence into clinical and policy interventions for non-communicable diseases, particularly obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. He has led over 35 RCTs, including the first type 2 diabetes screening trial, and secured >£70M in grants, including NIHR programme grants and MRC funding (2010, 2015, 2020).
- Highly cited researcher (H-index: 93) with over 500 peer-reviewed publications.
- Key contributions to diabetes prevention and cancer early detection using routine medical records.
- Recipient of multiple accolades, including BMJ Research Paper of the Year (winner, twice runner-up).
- Supervised 18 PhD and 28 Master’s students, integrating research into undergraduate/graduate medical education.
- Clinical work as an honorary general practitioner at Lensfield Medical Practice and active involvement in healthcare improvement studies.
