School of Health & Wellbeing

Peter MacPherson is Professor of Global Public Health and Head of Public Health in the School of Health & Wellbeing. He is an academic public health physician, specialising in the epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases. 

Commenting on his appointment, Prof MacPherson said:

“I am thrilled to have been appointed to the Scottish Science Advisory Council. I look forward to working with the SSAC members to ensure that the Scottish Government has the best evidence base to inform policy decisions that benefit Scotland.”

Commenting on the new appointments, SSAC Chair Professor Julian Jones said: 

“Our new members and associates bring extensive experience to the SSAC, putting us in an excellent position to continue to provide the Scottish Government with the best scientific advice. It is an exciting time for the SSAC and I look forward to our new members joining us as we continue our work together, spanning the broadest range of science and technology, which enables us to support the Scottish Government in developing their policies, and in recognising the opportunities provided to Scotland.”

The SSAC supports the work of the Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, Professor Calum Semple; the Chief Scientist (Health), Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak; the Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Professor Mathew Williams; the Chief Scientific Adviser for Marine, Professor Mark Inall; and the Chief Social Policy Adviser, Professor Linda Bauld, all of whom are ex-officio members of the SSAC.