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Centre for Health Economics

Centre for Health Economics

A ground-breaking research institute with global impact.

With around 70 economists, the Centre for Health Economics (CHE) is a research institute with an international profile, producing policy-relevant research that advances the use of health economics to improve population health and wellbeing.

CHE publishes widely and disseminates its research in accessible ways. The Centre seeks to develop health economics through innovative methods research and a series of training courses. We carry out cutting-edge methodological and applied research. We have excellent staff and offer popular workshops and short courses in all aspects of health economics.

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We provide evidence and new ways of thinking which help policymakers allocate limited resources effectively. Health economics isn’t just about evaluating the costs and benefits of a new drug, service or policy. It’s also about understanding the impact of these decisions on patients who miss out when resources are allocated elsewhere, and how the costs and benefits of health and social care are distributed across the population.

Professor Mark Sculpher, Head of Department for the Centre for Health Economics

40 years of impact
Shaping health economics since 1983
A global reach
Policy influence in all continents
Opportunities for all
We hold the Athena Swan silver award
Research Methods
We are developing the tools of research

Research strengths

The health and social care sectors are a major part of society, touching everybody’s lives at some time, employing thousands of people and consuming considerable resources. Investigating the factors that determine our health and well being is key to ensuring the appropriate provision of care.

Difficult decisions have to be made on a daily basis, including: the choice of treatments provided; the way the health and social care system should be organised, paid for and monitored; how to reward the workforce; the role of patients and the public in the health and social care system.

CHE’s research is designed to provide analytical frameworks and evidence to support these sorts of decisions. 

Economic evaluation

Health and social care policy

Methods

Global health

Equity

Mental health

Public health

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Our impact

Find out how CHE's research is making a real difference to patients and health practitioners across the world:

Study with us

We offer a range of study options including workshops and short programmes for continuous professional development, and opportunities to study for a PhD.

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Events and seminars

Event

Economic Evaluation seminar - Alternative pricing policies for multi-indication products

Thursday 22 January 2026 11.15am

Speaker: Beth Woods, Centre for Health Economics

Event

Global Health seminar

Tuesday 3 February 2026 2.10pm

Speaker: Dr Itamar Megiddo, Centre for Health Economics, University of York

Event

Global Health seminar

Tuesday 3 March 2026 2.10pm

Speaker: Maxime Roche, Imperial College London

Event

Economic Evaluation seminar - Back to the Future: Revisiting Conventional Methods to Accommodate Complex Hazard Functions in Survival Modelling for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Thursday 26 March 2026 11.15am

Speaker: Chris Bojke, University of Leeds / Lumanity

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News

News

CHE researcher appointed Visiting Professor at Australian University

6 January 2026

Professor Rowena Jacobs shared expertise in mental health economics in Australia.

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Recognition in New Year’s Honours for Professor Brian Ferguson

5 January 2026

Professor Brian Ferguson was a colleague in CHE between 1995 and 1999 and Deputy Director from 1995 to 1997, has been honoured with an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to public health research and his work with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

News

Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in China Guidelines 2025

22 December 2025

China encourages use of DCEA methods to assess how new medicines, devices, and technologies affect health inequality, following new 2025 pharmacoeconomic guidelines.

News

Thanzi Wins Major Award

9 December 2025

The Thanzi Programme won this year’s Weaver Award at the 2025 Inclusive Impact Awards, recognising its standout collaboration with partners in Africa

News

CHE presents research in Portugal

4 December 2025

Researchers delivered key contributions, including the keynote plenary, at Portugal’s leading health economics conference.

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CHE PhD studentship opportunity 2026/27

3 December 2025

Applications should be received no later than 30 January 2026 before 4pm (UTC).

News

REAL Supply Research Unit: PhD Studentship Opportunities 2026/27

3 December 2025

Applications should be received no later than 30 January 2026 before 4pm (UTC).

News

Professor Andrea Manca Presents at Key HTA and Dermatology Events

2 December 2025

Professor Manca shared expertise with NICE and the British Association of Dermatologists on the methods for individualised HTA and the opportunities offered by real-world data to assess the value of eczema therapies.

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Equality and Diversity
Publications and research summaries
People
Short courses

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