Dr. Padraig Dixon

Biography

Padraig Dixon is a Senior Researcher in Health Economics at the University of Oxford, where his research interests focus on the economic issues associated with the increasing availability of genetic data. He specializes in causal inference, screening, and the cost-effectiveness of stratified therapies, with a particular emphasis on diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular conditions, as well as traits like adiposity and behaviors including smoking. His current research includes pharmacogenetics and dementia, where he serves as a Principal Investigator on a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) grant. Dr. Dixon has held several esteemed roles including NIHR Fellow in Dementia Research and Associate Director of the Health Economics Central South Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA). His teaching responsibilities include directing courses in Economics of Health and supervising postgraduate students across various MSc programmes at the university. He completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and received his MPhil and DPhil from Nuffield College, Oxford, alongside a Master’s degree in Health Economics from the University of York. Additionally, he holds a diploma in Financial Management.

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