Professor Damien McElvenny

Professor Damien McElvenny has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of epidemiology and statistics. Professor Damien is currently working as the Principal Epidemiologist at the Institute of Occupational Medicine since September 2011. In addition, they are a Freelance Researcher at Amsterdam UMC since November 2022.

Prior to their current roles, Professor McElvenny held various positions at different organizations. Professor Damien served as an Honorary Senior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Manchester from November 2019 to March 2022 and from April 2022 respectively. Professor Damien was also the Director at Statistics Analysis and Health Limited from February 2011 to July 2020.

Earlier in their career, they worked as a Senior Medical Statistician at the University of Leeds from June 2011 to September 2012. Professor Damien was also the Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Central Lancashire from 2007 to 2011, where they led a team and served as the chair of a university ethics committee.

Furthermore, they worked as a Statistician (Principal Scientific Officer) at the Health and Safety Executive from 1996 to 2007, where they conducted and commissioned occupational epidemiology studies and provided advice on epidemiological matters and occupational ill-health due to chemical exposure. Prior to that, they were a Senior Statistician at the Yorkshire Cancer Organisation from 1994 to 1996 and a Statistician/Senior Statistician at British Nuclear Fuels Limited from 1986 to 1994.

Overall, Professor Damien McElvenny's work experience showcases their expertise and leadership in epidemiology, statistics, and occupational health.

Professor Damien McElvenny has a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London, which they received in 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics from The University of Sheffield in 1986, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Statistics from Newcastle University in 1985.