Bristol Population Health Science Institute
A multi-disciplinary approach to studying the health of populations, spanning molecules to communities
Bristol Population Health Science Institute builds on Bristol's internationally-leading reputation for research in the determinants and consequences of ill-health.
Our research ranges from basic discovery science in molecular and genetic epidemiology to innovative clinical trials and policy-influencing and assessment activities. Our multi-disciplinary community spans across several schools and faculties within the University and tackles a wide range of questions about health and health care.
Contacts
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Senior Executive Assistant
Knowledge Mobilisation Team
Further information
For more information please visit the Population Health Science Institute website
Events
News
- Depression and other mental health conditions linked with immune response, study finds 30 April 2025
- Study looks at impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rates of congenital heart disease procedures among children 14 April 2025
- Smartwatch technology could help with future alcohol interventions, new study finds 2 April 2025
Research impact stories
The Institute is home to the world-leading ALSPAC cohort, charting the health of 14,500 families in the Bristol area.
Areas of population health science research
- Epidemiology
- Genetic and epigenetic epidemiology
- Causal inference and mechanisms
- Evidence synthesis
- Health services research and trials
- Research methods
- Primary care, public health and mental health
- Laboratories and cohorts
- Health, law, and society
- Child health
- Public health ethics
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sea-phsi@bristol.ac.uk
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