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Alexis-Karamanos

Dr Alexis Karamanos

Research Associate

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

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    Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems

    Central to our research is understanding and tackling the systemic and intersecting drivers of disparities in health over the life course such as racism, gender, crime, precarious livelihoods, environmental pollution, and inaccessible health care. We work collaboratively across the School of Life Course and Population Sciences to strengthen the theoretical aspects of population health research.

    Population Health Stakeholder Involvement Group (PHSIG)

    An initiative to support the Department of Population Health in developing a greater research focus on prevention and improvement of the health of communities.

    Project status: Ongoing

    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...

    Study supports link between traffic-related air pollution and mental disorders

    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.

    Adolescent with face mask

    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

    Female doctor

    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

    Alec Fraser presents at Elton John Aids Foundation event.

    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.

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    Events

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    Dr Alexis Karamanos on social epidemiology

    Seminar with Dr Alexis Karamanos (title to be decided)

    Please note: this event has passed.

      Research

      public health inequality mask 780x440
      Health Inequalities, Societies and Systems

      Central to our research is understanding and tackling the systemic and intersecting drivers of disparities in health over the life course such as racism, gender, crime, precarious livelihoods, environmental pollution, and inaccessible health care. We work collaboratively across the School of Life Course and Population Sciences to strengthen the theoretical aspects of population health research.

      Population Health Stakeholder Involvement Group (PHSIG)

      An initiative to support the Department of Population Health in developing a greater research focus on prevention and improvement of the health of communities.

      Project status: Ongoing

      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...

      Study supports link between traffic-related air pollution and mental disorders

      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.

      Adolescent with face mask

      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

      Female doctor

      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

      Alec Fraser presents at Elton John Aids Foundation event.

      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.

      pollution_news

      Events

      08Junmask crowd social epidemiology 780x440

      Dr Alexis Karamanos on social epidemiology

      Seminar with Dr Alexis Karamanos (title to be decided)

      Please note: this event has passed.