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Population and Behavioural Science Research Division latest news.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to the Population and Behavioural Science Division at the University of St Andrews.<\/p>\n

We undertake research in the School of Medicine, transforming health promotion, prevention, early detection, management of illness and communication locally, nationally and globally. We are a multidisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in health data science, epidemiology, trials and the design, delivery, and evaluation of theory-based psychological interventions.<\/p>\n

We work in the primary care and community health domains, with specific interests in addiction medicine, child and adolescent health, long-term conditions and health behaviours. We are committed to\u00a0public and patient involvement<\/a> throughout our research and host the Fife Community Advisory Council who help guide our research. We employ patient co-design to improve both the delivery and understanding of our research.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Head of Division<\/h4>\n

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Research Administrator<\/h4>\n

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Deputy Head of Division<\/h4>\n

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