My research started with an MD on the health and health care of Traveller Gypsies. This was followed by studies on the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, the management of chronic respiratory and cardiovascular conditions in primary care and the health impact of domestic violence. My current research programmes focus on the epidemiology, prevention, and mitigation of violence, particularly (but not confined to) gender-based violence. I do this as part of Bristol Research on Gender, Health and Trauma (BRIGHT) and as director of VISION. My main methodological expertise is in randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews. I collaborate with epidemiologists and social scientists on cohort and qualitative studies respectively.

I am a Bristol medical school fitness to practice investigator and I am part of the Deputy Vice Chancellor's free speech advisory group.

I am non-excutive board member of IRISi, a trustee of the Foundation for Family Medicine in Palestine, and a trustee of the British Shalom-Salaam Trust.