LSHTM's mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education, and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. The institution has around 3,500 staff based all around the world with core hubs in London and at the MRC Units in The Gambia and Uganda. LSHTM's outstanding, diverse and committed staff make an impact where it is most needed - deploying research in real time in response to crises, developing innovative programmes for major health threats, or training the next generations of public and global health leaders and researchers.
The EHR Research Group at LSHTM are a diverse team capitalising on research opportunities offered by routinely collected data, bringing methodological rigour to provide real-world evidence for important questions regarding human health. This group comprises a wide range of epidemiologists, statisticians, and clinicians with extensive experience analysing real-world data from around the world. Their work covers a broad spectrum including disease aetiology, safety and effectiveness of medications, vaccines and surgery, environmental influences, and health services research. They have particular interest in developing and applying optimal research methods, including both observational and interventional approaches.
LSHTM delivers research-led educational programmes to future health leaders, managers and researchers across the world. The School has around 1,200 face-to-face Master's and Doctoral students, 3,000 studying by distance learning, and 500 each year on short courses and continuous professional development. The EHR Research Group offers a suite of intensive short courses, including the Professional Certificate in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance, Real-World Evidence in Pharmacoepidemiology, and Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Health Research.