Two UofG professors appointed Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Published: 21 May 2026
Professor Frances Mair and Professor Petra Meier have both been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition for their world-changing public health research.
Professor Frances Mair and Professor Petra Meier have both been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition for their world-changing public health research.
Professor Petra Meier has been elected for her internationally recognised research on public health policy, and for demonstrating how rigorous, interdisciplinary research can directly inform public policy and improve population health, while Professor Frances Mair has been elected for her world-leading research on chronic illness and multimorbidity.
They join 60 exceptional biomedical and health scientists elected to the Academy’s prestigious Fellowship, with this year’s cohort reflecting the Academy’s continued focus on evolving its Fellowship to be diverse, relevant and representative of the biomedical and health research community. Of the 60 new Fellows elected in 2026, 42% are women (25 Fellows) – the highest proportion ever elected in a single year.
The new Fellows are drawn from 28 institutions and represent eight nationalities, with representation from across the UK, and the Fellows elected this year join an esteemed Fellowship of over 1,500 researchers who are at the heart of the Academy’s work to nurture scientific talent and shape research and health policy in the UK and worldwide.
Professor Mair is the Norie Miller Professor of General Practice at the University’s School of Health and Wellbeing and leads an extensive programme of chronic illness, multimorbidity and digital health research that promotes a move to person centred care, promoting the concept of "Minimally Disruptive Medicine (MDM)" which has gained traction internationally.
Professor Mair is also Director of the Multimorbidity PhD Programme for Health Professionals. In early 2026 she was appointed as the consortium Co-lead for Research for the £50m NIHR Cardiovascular Disease Inequalities Challenge Consortium.
Professor Frances Mair said: “Being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences is a great honour. It reflects the importance of research to improve care for people living with multiple long-term conditions and cardiovascular disease, particularly in underserved communities. I look forward to continuing to support research and innovation that addresses these challenges, strengthens primary care, harnesses digital health responsibly, and helps tackle persistent health inequalities.”
Professor Petra Meier is Professor of Public Health at the University of Glasgow and leads a programme of world-leading research on public health policy, prevention and health inequalities. She played a pivotal role in developing the Sheffield Alcohol Policy Model, which provided independent, robust evidence that underpinned the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Professor Petra Meier, Professor of Public Health at the University of Glasgow, said: “I am deeply honoured to have been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. This recognition reflects not only my own work, but many years of collaboration with deeply-committed colleagues, policymakers, and communities to strengthen prevention, reduce health inequalities, and bring rigorous evidence into public policy.
“At a time when societies are facing intersecting challenges around health, poverty, climate and wellbeing, I hope to continue contributing to research and partnerships that connect medical sciences more directly with the wider social, environmental and economic conditions shaping population health.”
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First published: 21 May 2026