Health Economics at 天美传媒 (HEAL)

天美传媒 HEAL

Health Economics at 天美传媒 (HEAL) is a research group based in the Faculty of Health and Medicine with strong collaborative links with the Department of Economics. Our research produces evidence to support health policy making to improve population health and wellbeing. Our innovative educational programmes equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in the field of health economics.

HEAL Members
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Welcome from the Director of HEAL

“We deliver insights and innovative approaches to help policy-makers make informed decisions about the allocation of finite resources. Health economics goes beyond assessing the value of new treatments, services, or policies; it also explores the wider implications for patients and communities. This includes examining the trade-offs when resources are directed to one area over another and analyzing how the costs and benefits of healthcare are shared across different groups within society.”

Professor Bruce Hollingsworth

Study with Us

MSc in Health Economics and Policy

The MSc in Health Economics and Policy meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of health economics theory, research and practice, whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

MSc in Health Economics and Policy

PhD in Health Economics and Policy

The PhD in Health Economics and Policy meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into health economics theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

PhD in Health Economics and Policy

Traditional PhD (by research and thesis) in Health Research

We offer supervision of research students in many areas of health-related social science. We particularly welcome applications from students wishing to pursue research in the areas of health economics. We are especially interested in supporting applications for those applying for externally funded fellowships.

Health Research Traditional Route PhD

HEAL Publications

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Projects undertaken by HEAL members and associates

Current and Previous Projects


01/12/2023 → 31/01/2026
Research


07/08/2023 → 30/05/2025
Consultancy


28/02/2014 → 01/03/2015
Research


01/04/2013 → …
Research


01/02/2013 → 01/02/2014
Research

People

The following people are associated with HEAL:

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Associated Staff

Marco Alfano

Ian Walker




Honorary Staff



Research Students

Rubab Ahmed

Chiara Costi

Mustafa Ozer

HEAL membership also includes over 70 Blended Learning PhD and Master's students.

PhD Alumni


  • PhD Health Economics and Policy, 2024
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Eugenio Zucchelli; Ian Walker

  • PhD Health Economics and Policy, 2023
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Eugenio Zucchelli

  • PhD Health Economics and Policy, 2023
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Katharina Janke; Mike Tsionas

  • PhD Health Economics and Policy, 2023
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Céu Mateus; David Rietzke

  • PhD Public Health, 2022
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Luigi Sedda; Céu Mateus

  • PhD Health Research, 2022
    Thesis: The Impact of Economic Shocks on Health and Health Inequalities
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Eugenio Zucchelli

  • PhD Health Economics and Policy, 2022
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Céu Mateus; Sam Clark

  • PhD Economics, 2022
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Eugenio Zucchelli; Vincent O'Sullivan

  • PhD Public Health, 2021
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Céu Mateus; Jane Simpson

  • PhD Public Health, 2020
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Céu Mateus

  • PhD Public Health, 2020
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Ian Walker

  • PhD Health Research, 2019
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Colin Green; Céu Mateus

  • PhD Economics, 2019
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Ian Walker; Eugenio Zucchelli

  • PhD Public Health, 2019
    Thesis:
    Supervisor: Paula Holland; Céu Mateus

  • PhD Economics, 2018
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Ian Walker

  • PhD Public Health, 2018
    Thesis: STD in the US Military
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Jon Read

  • PhD Economics, 2016
    Thesis: Essays on health economics: Trans fat policies, commuting, physical activity and body mass index in the US
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Colin Green

  • PhD Economics, 2016
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Colin Green

  • PhD Economics, 2016
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Ian Walker

  • PhD Economics, 2016
    Thesis:
    Supervisors: Bruce Hollingsworth; Colin Green

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Contact Us

Bruce Hollingsworth
Director

Email: b.hollingsworth@lancaster.ac.uk

Tom Mason
Admissions Tutor

Email: t.mason5@lancaster.ac.uk

Céu Mateus
Engagement Lead

Email: c.mateus@lancaster.ac.uk