Prof Simon Capewell manages a research programme focusing on the prevention of non-communicable diseases. That includes developing effective and cost-saving non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention strategies regionally, nationally and internationally, using policy analyses, empirical evidence & quantitative modelling.

Simon contributes to policy development, service work and advocacy locally, nationally and internationally chairing several national and international committees.

Simon is valued as a public health policy advisor to WHO, AHA, ESC, and UK agencies. He is a “generalist” with expertise that spans the clinical, health service, population and policy aspects of health and disease prevention.