Tanya Walsh

Tanya Walsh is a Professor of Healthcare Evaluation in the Division of Dentistry at the University of Manchester, part of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. She holds adjunct professorships at the University of Pennsylvania and New York University, College of Dentistry. Her research focuses on evidence synthesis, clinical trials, and interventions to improve oral health, particularly in reducing disparities and informing public policy. She has led numerous Cochrane systematic reviews and contributed to national/international guidelines.

Education:

• PhD, University of Manchester
• MSc (Distinction), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
• BA (Hons), University of Liverpool

Research Interests: Prevention of oral diseases, water fluoridation efficacy, pediatric dental pathways, diagnostic test accuracy, and advanced evidence synthesis methods.

Key Contributions:

• Chief Investigator/Co-Investigator in NIHR-funded projects
• Senior Editor for Cochrane Oral Health
• Leadership roles in global organizations like World Dental Federation

Teaching: Courses include critical appraisal, biostatistics, and systematic review methodologies at BSc/MSc/MPH levels.

Labs/Teams: Involved in multidisciplinary teams addressing oral health disparities and translational research initiatives.