Lecturer in Nursing, Health Sciences
Research Fellow, Health Sciences
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
PhD Researcher, Health Sciences
Tutor, Health Sciences
Lecturer, Health Sciences
Lecturer in Health Sciences, Health Sciences
Emeritus Professor, Health Sciences
Lecturer in Paramedic Science, Health Sciences
Dean of Faculty Health Sciences & Sport, Health Sciences
Professor, Health Sciences
Senior Lecturer, Health Sciences
Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Health Sciences
Professor, Health Sciences
Lecturer in Nursing, Health Sciences
Research Assistant, Health Sciences
Professor
Senior Lecturer, Health Sciences
Lecturer in Health Sciences, Health Sciences
Honorary Senior Lecturer, Health Sciences
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Matheson C, Berry K, Kilonzo M, Galea-Singer S, Hill D, Ritchie T, Schofield J, Stewart D, Turner M & MacLennan G (2026) A feasibility study of a co-designed intervention to manage benzodiazepine dependence and high-risk use in those receiving opioid agonist treatment. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 12, Art. No.: 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-025-01743-0
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Adolescent use of nicotine pouches in four Latin American countries: A cross-sectional survey
Alexandrou G, Moodie C, Best C, Barrientos-Gutierrez I, Miguel Aguilar C, Palacios M & F Thrasher J (2026) Adolescent use of nicotine pouches in four Latin American countries: A cross-sectional survey. Addiction.
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Johnson J, Franklin V, Shepherd A, Allen S, Blissitt D, Keen K, Maclean K, McKillup A, Procter E, Roach S, Swart A & Galloway SDR (2026) Protein-Containing Breakfasts Are Associated with Reduced Postprandial Glycaemic Excursions in Children and Young People with Type 1 Diabetes: A Pragmatic Study. Nutrients, 18 (15), p. 2536. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18152536
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Maclaren J & Pachkowski K (2026) Successful de-escalation in acute mental healthcare requires multidisciplinary, whole-organisation support. Evidence Based Nursing, none, pp. ebnurs-2026-104620. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2026-104620
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Ussher M, Best C, Lewis S, Bauld L, McKell J, Orton S, Cooper S & Coleman T (2026) Financial incentives for maintaining postpartum smoking abstinence: 3–4-year follow-up of the Financial Incentives for Prevention of Postpartum return to Smoking (FIPPS) randomized controlled trial. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70505
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Ussher M, Best C, Lewis S, Bauld L, McKell J, Orton S, Cooper S & Coleman T (2026) Financial incentives for maintaining postpartum smoking abstinence: 3-4-year follow-up of the Financial Incentives for Prevention of Postpartum Return to Smoking (FIPPS) randomised controlled trial. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70505
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Purves RI, Martin JG, Teodorowski P & Brown O (2026) ‘If you’ve got it shown to you from a young age, it’s going to be more hardwired into your brain’: young people’s views on alcohol sports sponsorship. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2689372
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Stewart RJ, Presseau J & Dombrowski SU (2026) Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of volitional help sheet interventions for health behaviour change. Health Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2025.2530574
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Janicki MP, McCallion P, Jokinen N, Larsen FK, Mughal DT, Service KP, Gomiero T, Marsack-Topolewski CN, Watchman K, Santos FH, Keller SM, Shooshtari S, Thakur A & Palanisamy V (2026) Autism, dementia, and post-diagnostic support: A consensus report from the Second International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia. Autism, 30 (6). https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613261416670
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Ghasoub R, MacKay W & Shepherd A (2026) Vaginal Estrogen for Urinary tract infection prevention: A narrative review of evidence, guideliens, and regulatory gaps. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation. https://doi.org/10.1159/000553344
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The influence of relationships within behavioural weight management interventions: an overview
Torrens C, Campbell P, Findlay S, Cowie J, O'Carroll R, Hoddinott P, Ozakinci G & Farquharson B (2026) The influence of relationships within behavioural weight management interventions: an overview. Obesity Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.70176
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Torrens C, O’Dolan C, MacLean A, Ozakinci G & Farquharson B (2026) ‘They are with me on this journey’, the importance of participant-researcher relationships on attendance at follow-up in a behavioural weight management trial: a qualitative study of participant perspectives. Trials. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-026-09818-w
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Emslie C, Maxwell K, O’Donnell R, Mitchell G, Cook M, Uny I, Nicholls J, Lewsey J, McIntosh E, Angus C, Mohan A & Fitzgerald N (2026) How are bars and nightclubs in Scotland using extensions in late-night alcohol trading hours? Venue observation study. International Journal of Drug Policy, 151, Art. No.: 105210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105210
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Torrance M, Masterton W, Falzon D, Carver H, Parkes T, Engstrom S, Duncan E, Dumbrell J, Park K, Lovell R & Gorely T (2026) Greenspace programs and recovery from substance use and mental health challenges: evaluating nature-based interventions through the lens of recovery capital. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2664439
Evaluating the impact of the UK’s first saNctioned sAfer drug Consumption faciliTy (ENACT): A mixed-methods natural experiment study
PI: Dr James Nicholls
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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A Multi-component Evaluation of New Restrictions on Marketing of Less Healthy Foods in England
PI: Dr Allison Ford
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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NESSIE - NIHR Evidence Synthesis Scotland Initiative
PI: Professor Emma France
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Strengthening the Trust in Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Through Better Reporting
PI: Professor Emma France
Funded by: Fondation Brocher
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a peer-delivered, relational, harm reduction intervention to improve mental health, quality of life, and related outcomes, for people experiencing homelessness and substance use problems: The ‘SHARPS’ cluster randomised controlled trial.
PI: Professor Tessa Parkes
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research and The Salvation Army
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PRISMA reporting guideline and standards for qualitative evidence synthesis
PI: Professor Emma France
Funded by: Medical Research Council
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Cancer Research Transatlantic Development and Skills Enhancement (DSE) Award Round 2
PI: Dr Piotr Teodorowski
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Long Covid and Critical Service Occupations: impact on Employees and Organisations
PI: Dr Alice MacLean
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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Monitoring the use of location promotions in retail outlets: a baseline
PI: Dr Richard Purves
Funded by: Public Health Scotland
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Using LEGO® to discuss data science with Polish community
PI: Dr Piotr Teodorowski
Funded by: Research Data Scotland
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Evaluating Later and Expanded Premises Hours for Alcohol in the Night-time Economy (ELEPHANT)
PI: Professor Niamh Fitzgerald
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Independent Review of the Alcohol Premises Licensing System in Northern Ireland
PI: Dr James Nicholls
Funded by: Northern Ireland Executive
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Intervention development and acceptability/feasibility study of a greenspace programme for mental health and problem substance use
PI: Dr Wendy Masterton
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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Chitetetzo: improving adolescent road safety and reducing road traffic collisions
PI: Professor Edward Duncan
Funded by: Medical Research Council
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Test, evidence, transition: supporting faster breast cancer diagnosis
PI: Dr Erica Gadsby
Funded by: Cancer Research UK
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Rapid Access Referrals for Prostate Cancer
PI: Dr Erica Gadsby
Funded by: Cancer Research UK
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Improving outcomes of out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA): applying behavioural science to enhance dispatcher assistance and increase rates of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
PI: Professor Barbara Farquharson
Funded by: British Heart Foundation
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The Adult Tobacco Policy Survey: Understanding how smokers and ex-smokers respond to tobacco control policies in the UK
PI: Professor Crawford Moodie
Funded by: Cancer Research UK
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Learning disability & dementia - supporting transition to a care home (UKRI Healthy Ageing Catalyst Awards)
PI: Professor Karen Watchman
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Edinburgh Drug Consumption Room feasibility study
PI: Dr James Nicholls
Funded by: City of Edinburgh Council
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