Dr Paul Nelson

Medical Doctor and Public Health Consultant, Public Health Scotland and NHS Lanarkshire

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Dr Paul Nelson is a Medical Doctor and Public Health Consultant with Public Health Scotland and NHS Lanarkshire, specialising in Primary, Social, and Community Care. With a strong foundation in clinical epidemiology, data science, and digital health, he leads strategic initiatives on AI, diabetes, and dementia. His career public, private and third sector and spans programme leadership, COVID-19 response, and the development of innovative digital health and AI solutions. Paul is passionate about leveraging data for real-world impact and rethinking how systems support population health in an age of complexity and inequality.