Iain Buchan, MBChB, MD, FFPH, FRCP Closed Now

Professor Iain Buchan is a distinguished physician, data scientist, and public health leader known for advancing the field of population health informatics. He currently holds the position of Chair in Public Health and Clinical Informatics at the University of Liverpool and leads the Liverpool City Region Civic Data Cooperative, one of the UK’s flagship projects in health data integration.

With dual training in medicine and informatics, Buchan has dedicated his career to using large-scale health data to improve healthcare systems and population outcomes. He has worked extensively on combining clinical, social, and public health data to generate insights into disease prevention, health inequalities, and service delivery optimization. His expertise was particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he played a central role in designing and evaluating community-based mass testing and vaccination programs in Liverpool.

Buchan’s research bridges methodological innovation with real-world impact. He has pioneered approaches for linking health data securely across multiple sectors—clinical, academic, and civic—while ensuring governance frameworks that protect patient trust. His philosophy emphasizes co-production with communities: involving citizens in how their data is used to shape health services and policies.

He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on public health informatics, data science for healthcare, and the design of digital tools that support integrated care. As an advisor to the NHS and UK government, his work continues to influence policy around digital health transformation.