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Research interests

Unexplained symptoms and syndromes,such as chronic fatigue syndrome, gulf war syndrome and related issues. Main research at present is a long term cohort study of the physical and mental health of the British Armed Forces.

Research interests (short)

Unexplained symptoms/syndromes; military health; epidemiology.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Medicine, University of London

Award Date: 1 Jan 1993

Master in Science, LSHTM London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Award Date: 1 Jan 1989

Bachelor of Medicine, University of Oxford

Award Date: 1 Jan 1981

Master of Arts, University of Cambridge

Award Date: 1 Jan 1977

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  • Mental Health in the Georgian World

    Burns, A. (Organiser), Wulf, K. (Organiser), Gatiss, M. (Invited speaker), Wessely, S. C. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Taylor, B. (Invited speaker) & Brown, M. (Invited speaker)

    5 Nov 2019

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