Biography
Alexis Karamanos is a Research Associate in Social Epidemiology and Public Health, working with Professor Seeromanie Harding. He is interested in the social, economic and political determinants of human development, and health inequalities over the life course. Alexis holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He also holds an MSc in Health and Society: Social Epidemiology from University College London (UCL), which was funded by the Onassis Foundation, and a PhD in Population Health from UCL which was funded from the UK Economic and Social Research Council.
Research
Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems
The Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems Group brings together interdisciplinary researchers and multi-sectoral partners to examine health inequalities through a systems approach. We investigate the systemic and intersecting drivers of inequity over the life course, including racism, gender inequality, crime, precarious livelihoods and environmental pollution, and draw on implementation research to address these inequalities in real-world settings.
News
Fine particles in the air associated with higher blood pressure in London teens
A study of adolescents aged 11-16 in London has found long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with higher blood pressure, with stronger associations seen in...
Long-term exposure to air pollution puts teenagers at risk of heart disease
Long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of high blood pressure in teenagers, a new study has found.
Patient-level factors predominantly influence women's uptake of GP health checks
Non-uptake of health checks amongst women in ethnically diverse South London are more likely to result from patient level rather than GP practice level factors
New social impact funding model has improved the effectiveness of HIV testing scheme south London
Elton John AIDS Foundation programme was effective in finding previously unknown cases of HIV
Lower exposure to PM2.5 can decrease behavioural problems in adolescents
Lower exposure to PM2.5 can decrease conduct problems in adolescents, new research has found.
Events
Dr Alexis Karamanos on social epidemiology
Seminar with Dr Alexis Karamanos (title to be decided)
Please note: this event has passed.
Research
Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems
The Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems Group brings together interdisciplinary researchers and multi-sectoral partners to examine health inequalities through a systems approach. We investigate the systemic and intersecting drivers of inequity over the life course, including racism, gender inequality, crime, precarious livelihoods and environmental pollution, and draw on implementation research to address these inequalities in real-world settings.
News
Fine particles in the air associated with higher blood pressure in London teens
A study of adolescents aged 11-16 in London has found long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with higher blood pressure, with stronger associations seen in...
Long-term exposure to air pollution puts teenagers at risk of heart disease
Long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of high blood pressure in teenagers, a new study has found.
Patient-level factors predominantly influence women's uptake of GP health checks
Non-uptake of health checks amongst women in ethnically diverse South London are more likely to result from patient level rather than GP practice level factors
New social impact funding model has improved the effectiveness of HIV testing scheme south London
Elton John AIDS Foundation programme was effective in finding previously unknown cases of HIV
Lower exposure to PM2.5 can decrease behavioural problems in adolescents
Lower exposure to PM2.5 can decrease conduct problems in adolescents, new research has found.
Events
Dr Alexis Karamanos on social epidemiology
Seminar with Dr Alexis Karamanos (title to be decided)
Please note: this event has passed.