DISCOVER CUTTING EDGE MEDICAL LEGISLATION RESEARCH AT QUEEN'S
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast conduct cutting-edge studies on health and common chronic diseases, aiming to generate scientific knowledge that can be translated into improved population health, patient care, and public policy.
Their work significantly advances public health on regional, national, and international levels by increasing knowledge and influencing clinical practices and health policies.

GENERAL PRACTICE
General Practice medicine research at Queen's University Belfast is focused on advancing primary healthcare through innovative studies. Our researchers work on a wide range of topics, including chronic disease management, patient-centred care, and health service delivery improvements. By collaborating with healthcare professionals and utilizing cutting-edge methodologies, Queen's University Belfast aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of general practice.
- Are GP training opportunities in Northern Ireland widening or closing the gap on health inequalities? An analysis of Northern Ireland deprivation data
- Perceptions and Experiences of Rare Diseases among General Practitioners: An Exploratory Study in NI
- The relationship between general practitioner movement behaviours with burnout and fatigue
- Trauma-informed care: what does it mean for general practice? | British Journal of General Practice

PUBLIC HEALTH
Queen's University Belfast is dedicated to understanding the risk factors that impact individual and population health. Our researchers strive to develop screening methods to reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases. The Centre for Public Health exemplifies Queen's University’s commitment to conducting high-quality research.
- Advancing urban green and blue space contributions to public health
- How public health authorities can use pathogen genomics in health protection practice: a consensus-building Delphi study conducted in the United Kingdom
- Social media as a public health tool during the UK mpox outbreak: a qualitative study of stakeholders’ experiences

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
Queen’s researchers have been contributing to discourse around nutrition and enhancing population health and well-being. They focus on diverse areas such as understanding the impact of diet on chronic diseases, developing interventions to combat obesity, and addressing food insecurity. Their work extends to evaluating public health policies and their effectiveness in various communities. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, Queen’s researchers integrate scientific discoveries with practical applications, ensuring their findings lead to real-world health improvements. Their commitment to evidence-based research significantly enhances public health both locally and globally.

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
- Mediterranean diet adherence is associated with lower dementia risk, independent of genetic predisposition: findings from the UK Biobank prospective cohort study
- Sustainable diets and risk of overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
- Understanding engagement in diet and dementia prevention research among British South Asians: a short report of findings from a patient and public involvement group