Health and wellbeing, community of interest
Established in 2023 to address Scotland’s health inequalities.
Definition
A community of interest is a member-led group that brings people together to explore topics within the RSE’s remit not already covered by a standing committee or another community of interest.
Open to all interested Fellows and YAS members, these groups may also invite contributions from non-members.
About
Each community of interest creates space for discussion, collaboration, and the development of proposals for future activities. They provide a forum to:
- explore emerging issues and opportunities,
- connect people with shared expertise and perspectives,
- participate in the development of workstream proposals and initiatives.
- engage in key policy consultations and responses.
The group focuses on four core themes: health inequalities across socio-demographic groups (e.g., gender, life course, ACEs), place-based and community-driven health interventions, the use of data and technology in health (including AI), healthcare systems, service delivery, policy, and funding.
Participation is open and voluntary. The membership is ever-evolving to ensure that discussion remains relevant, dynamic, and impactful.
Membership
- Professor Linda Bauld FRSE
- Professor David Bell FRSE
- Professor Jeanne Bell FRSE
- Professor Bettina Bildhauer FRSE
- Professor Alice Brown FRSE
- Sir Harry Burns FRSE
- Professor Clare Cable
- Julie Cameron, Young Academy of Scotland member
- Dr Sarah Couper
- Professor Hilary Critchley FRSE
- Professor David Crossman FRSE
- Professor Sarah Cunningham-Burley
- Dr Gwenetta Curry
- Professor Sarah Curtis FRSE, Co-Convenor
- Professor Cam Donaldson FRSE
- Dr Sarah Doyle
- Dr Josie Fullerton, Young Academy of Scotland member
- Professor Anna Glasier FRSE, Co-Convenor
- Professor Pamela Gillies FRSE
- Dr Joanne Ingram, Young Academy of Scotland member
- Dr Caroline Jackson
- Professor S Vittal Katikireddi FRSE
- Professor Stephen Lawrie FRSE
- Dr Carey Lunan
- Dr Clare MacRae
- Dr Jackie Maybin, Young Academy of Scotland member
- Dr Margaret McCartney FRSE
- Tejesh Mistry
- Professor Stewart Mercer FRSE
- Professor Richard Mitchell
- Professor Jill Morrison FRSE
- Professor Peter Mossey FRSE
- Professor Lis Neubeck FRSE
- Professor John Norrie FRSE
- Professor Gozde Ozakinci, Young Academy of Scotland member
- Professor Silvia Paracchini FRSE
- Lord Naren Patel FRSE
- Professor Jamie Pearce FRSE
- Dr Tom Russ, Young Academy of Scotland member
- Professor Philippa Saunders FRSE
- Dr Marion Slater, Young Academy of Scotland member
- Dr Kathrine Gibson Smith, Young Academy of Scotland member
- Professor Blair Smith FRSE
- Professor Robert Steele FRSE
- Professor Frank Sullivan FRSE
- Dr Ken Sutherland FRSE
- Professor Cathie Sudlow FRSE
- Professor Ian Wall FRSE
- Professor Nick Watson FRSE
- Dr Kirsten Woolley, Young Academy of Scotland member
Get involved
By joining a community of Interest, you can contribute to conversations that matter, build connections across different fields, and help shape how the RSE responds to Scotland’s most pressing challenges.
Email Mathilde Scott at mscott@theRSE.org.uk to register your interest, and we’ll ensure you’re included to receive updates on opportunities to attend events and meetings.