Professor David Strain appointed Chief Medical Advisor to Department for Work and Pensions
Professor David Strain, an Associate Professor of Cardiometabolic Health at the University of Exeter Medical School, will take up the role from the end of August, providing clinical leadership and expert advice to support the department's work.
An Exeter academic has been appointed Chief Medical Advisor to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Professor David Strain, Associate Professor of Cardiometabolic Health at the University of Exeter Medical School, will take up the role from the end of August.
He will provide clinical leadership and expert advice to support the department's work, helping ensure clinical evidence informs policy and service delivery.
Prof Strain has previously held academic lead and clinical co-lead roles within the NHS. For the past two years he has been Thematic Research Lead for Health at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.
He has also chaired the British Medical Association's Board of Science and served as medical advisor to the charity Action for ME.
"I'm delighted to be joining DWP as Chief Medical Advisor," he said.
"Throughout my career I have been passionate about turning evidence into practical improvements for people, particularly those living with long-term health conditions.
"I look forward to working with colleagues across the department and its clinical community to strengthen the contribution clinical professionals make to DWP's work and to the people we serve."