Research Centre
Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing
Research Officer, Institute for Social Marketing
Associate Professor, Health Sciences Stirling
Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing
Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing
Professor, Institute for Social Marketing
Associate Professor, Institute for Social Marketing
Associate Professor, Health Sciences Stirling
Emeritus Professor, Institute for Social Marketing
Trial Manager, CHeCR
Associate Professor, Institute for Social Marketing
Research Assistant, Institute for Social Marketing
Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing
Research Fellow 1, Institute for Social Marketing
Professor, Institute for Social Marketing
Associate Professor, Institute for Social Marketing
Research Officer (FHSS)
Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing
Professor, Institute for Social Marketing
Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing
Article
Kalumbi L, Price H, Caes L, Orina F, Chasima T, Kambalame L, Chamba MVM, Lucas SE, Meme H, Semple S & Uny I (2026) Multi-level community dissemination of public health research: insights from the fuel to pot project case study in Kenya and Malawi. Frontiers in Public Health, 14, Art. No.: 1702368. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1702368
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Maximising the public health benefits of smokefree prisons: a synopsis from a mixed-methods study
Brown A, McMeekin N, Boyd K, Demou E, Woods Brown C, Angus K, Best C, Connell C, O'Donnell R, Loucks N, Bauld L, Leyland A, Pell J, Semple S & Hunt K (2026) Maximising the public health benefits of smokefree prisons: a synopsis from a mixed-methods study. Public Health Research, 14 (12). https://doi.org/10.3310/GJKH1015
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Adolescents’ perceptions of roll-your-own tobacco: A focus group study in Argentina
Arnaudo MB, Elicabe E, Mejía R, Moodie C & Uny I (2026) Adolescents’ perceptions of roll-your-own tobacco: A focus group study in Argentina. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, Art. No.: ntag094. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntag094
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Chanamé-Ampuero E, Limache-García A, Moodie C, Zavaleta-Martínez-Vargas A & Uny I (2026) Percepciones de adolescentes sobre el tabaco tradicional «mapacho» en Pucallpa: hallazgos emergentes de un estudio cualitativo [Adolescents' perceptions of traditional tobacco "mapacho" in Pucallpa: emerging findings from a qualitative study]. Revista Enfermería Herediana, 19 (1), Art. No.: e7644. https://doi.org/10.20453/renh.v19i1.7644
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Preventing Gambling Related Harm in Adolescents: PRoGRAM – A pilot cluster RCT – Synopsis Report
Niven A, Miller M, White J, Noble L, Wardle H, Stoddart A, Griffiths D, Weir C, Ensor H, Maxwell C, Howell F, Purves R & Dobbie F (2026) Preventing Gambling Related Harm in Adolescents: PRoGRAM – A pilot cluster RCT – Synopsis Report. Public Health Research, 14 (4), pp. 1-31. https://doi.org/10.3310/gjfd3715
Article
McMeekin N, Brown A, Best C, Demou E, Leyland AH, Bauld L, Loucks N, Pell JP, Semple S, Tweed EJ, Woods-Brown C, Hunt K & Boyd KA (2026) How can we maximise the benefits of smoke-free prisons? Decision analytic model to predict potential impacts on public health. BMC Public Health, 26, Art. No.: 994. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26714-9
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Nomatshila ZB, Apalata TR, Crockett R & O’Donnell R (2026) Correlates of quality of life in people living with HIV infection beyond viral load suppression in Africa: a scoping review. BMJ Public Health, 4, Art. No.: e002824. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2025-002824
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Chasima T, Caes L, Kalumbi L, Kambalame L, Chamba M, Price H & Uny I (2026) Participant Perspectives and Researchers’ Methodological Reflections on a Photovoice Project Conducted in a Malawian Informal Settlement. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 25. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069261439752
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Martin JG, Uny I, Mitchell D, Ford A, Begley A, Howell R, Fitzpatrick D, Mackay D, Lewsey J & Fitzgerald N (2026) ‘Alcohol problems are definitely twenty-four seven’—a qualitative interview study exploring the presenting features of alcohol-related ambulance call-outs in Scotland (IMPAACT study). Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2615705; https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2615705
Other
How should public health respond to rise of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks?
Holmes J, Kersbergen I, Critchlow N & Fitzgerald N (2026) How should public health respond to rise of alcohol-free and low alcohol drinks?. BMJ, 392, Art. No.: e086563. https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-086563; https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2025-086563
Article
Jones D, Best C & Moodie C (2025) No Change in Illicit Tobacco Use Following the Introduction of Standardised Packaging? A Longitudinal Online Survey in the United Kingdom. Tobacco Use Insights, 18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179173x251405166
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Valério I, Uny I, Burela A, Piazza M, Petticrew M, Fitzgerald N & Sanchez ZM (2025) Untangling the complex web of alcohol policy needs and potential solutions in Brazil: evidence from civil society and political stakeholders. Health Policy and Planning. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czaf104
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Health visiting in the UK in light of the COVID-19 pandemic experience (RReHOPE): study synopsis
Gadsby E, King E, Bell M, Wong G & Kendall S (2025) Health visiting in the UK in light of the COVID-19 pandemic experience (RReHOPE): study synopsis. Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 13 (42), pp. 1-28. https://doi.org/10.3310/gjeg0402
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Dobbie F, Miller M, Niven A, Wardle H, Weir C, Ensor H, Stoddart A, Griffiths D, Noble L, Purves R & White J (2025) Preventing gambling-related harm in adolescents (PRoGRAM-A), a secondary school‐based social network intervention: Results from a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70267
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Brown A, Donnachie C, Critchlow N, Bunn C, Dobbie F, Gray C, Purves R, Reith G, Wardle H & Kate H (2025) Changes and continuities in gambling careers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal qualitative study of regular sports bettors in Britain. BMC Public Health, 25, Art. No.: 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21077-5
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Clarke J, Crossland N, Dombrowski S, Hoddinott P, Ingram J, Johnson D, Jolly K, MacArthur C, McKell J, Moss N, Sanders J, Savory N, Taylor B & Thomson G (2025) Experiences of the ABA‐Feed Infant Feeding Intervention: A Qualitative Study With Women, Peer Supporters and Coordinators. Maternal and Child Nutrition, Art. No.: e70124. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.70124
Article
Uny I, Martin JG, Mitchell D, Ford A, Begley A, Howell R, Fitzpatrick D, Mackay D, Lewsey J & Fitzgerald N (2025) “It has some major knock-on effects”: ambulance clinicians’ experiences of attending alcohol-related call-outs and perceived impact on the Scottish ambulance service (IMPAACT study). Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2025.2576804
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Ford A, McMillan L, Soar K, Pesola F, Notley C, Brown R, Ward E, Gardner B, Varley A, Mair C, Lennon J, Brierley J, Edwards A, Mitchell D & Robson D (2025) Exploring how an e-cigarette intervention influenced tobacco smoking behaviour in people accessing homelessness services: findings from the SCeTCH trial process evaluation. International Journal of Drug Policy, 143, Art. No.: 104901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.104901
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Uny I, Magalasi D, Orgill M, Namanda C, Mitchell G, Tumwesigye NM, Bauld L, Parry C, Fitzgerald N & Kaneka B (2025) Competing coalitions in alcohol policymaking in Malawi: a retrospective case study analysis of the alcohol sachet ban. International Journal of Drug Policy, 145, Art. No.: 104979. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.104979
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Clarke J, Thomson G, Crossland N, Dombrowski S, Hoddinott P, Ingram J, Johnson D, MacArthur C, McKell J, Moss N, Sanders J, Savory N, Taylor B & Jolly K (2025) ABA-feed infant feeding training for peer supporters and coordinators: development and mixed-methods evaluation. Maternal and Child Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.70115
NIHR Public Health Policy Research Unit
PI: Dr Allison Ford
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Evaluating the Impact of Increasing the Availability of No/Lo Alcohol Products
PI: Professor Niamh Fitzgerald
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Examining the causal association between alcohol marketing and alcohol-related attitudes and consumption: A longitudinal cohort study with adults in the United Kingdom
PI: Dr Nathan Critchlow
Funded by: Department of Health
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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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Independent Review of the Alcohol Premises Licensing System in Northern Ireland
PI: Dr James Nicholls
Funded by: Northern Ireland Executive
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Understanding mental health and substance use service utilisation by people released from prison: A mixed-methods study
PI: Dr Catriona Connell
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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Alcohol Harms Framing
PI: Professor Niamh Fitzgerald
Funded by: Alcohol Change UK
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SPECTRUM: Shaping Public hEalth poliCies To Reduce IneqUalities and harM
PI: Professor Niamh Fitzgerald
Funded by: Medical Research Council
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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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Evaluating the impact, effectiveness, and acceptability of statutory controls on alcohol marketing
PI: Dr Nathan Critchlow
Funded by: Society for the Study of Addiction and Institute of Public Health in Ireland
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Regulating alcohol packaging and supply to protect health in Sub-Saharan Africa: lessons from policy systems in Malawi and Uganda (RAPSSA)
PI: Dr Isabelle Uny
Funded by: Medical 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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Youth Response to E-cigarettes and Emerging Nicotine Products
PI: Ms Anne Marie MacKintosh
Funded by: Cancer Research UK
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COmmunities Facilitating incREasing Smoke-free Homes’ (CO-FRESH)
PI: Professor Sean Semple
Funded by: Medical Research Council
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IRAPS: Interdisciplinary Research into political interest, civil society support and available data to strengthen Alcohol Policy Systems in Brazil and Peru
PI: Professor Niamh Fitzgerald
Funded by: Medical Research Council
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Testing the optimal design of health-promoting pack inserts and dissuasive cigarettes
PI: Professor Crawford Moodie
Funded by: Department of Health
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Realist Review: Health visiting in light Of the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience (RReHOPE)
PI: Dr Erica Gadsby
Funded by: National Institute for Health Research
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Long Covid: Amplifying the voices of people with lived experience to improve understanding, support, treatment and education. Share-to-improve: Long Covid experience (COv-VOICES) Study
PI: Professor Kate Hunt
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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Improving our understanding of e-cigarette and refill packaging in the UK (E-PACKS): How is it used for product promotion, how is it perceived by consumers, and could it be changed to discourage youth while encouraging adult smokers to quit?
PI: Professor Crawford Moodie
Funded by: Cancer Research UK
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