Anthony Staines is Professor of Health Systems in Dublin College University (DCU). Anthony has worked on many aspects of public health, often with a focus on policy relevant research. He has particular skills in study design, epidemiology, and policy analysis. He studies the uses of information in many different settings, including disease epidemiology, health service planning, environmental health policy, and health service funding. Anthony have often used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to develop policy relevant information. He is a member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (I.S.A.G.) which is a multidisciplinary group of scientists, academics, and researchers who have come together to advocate for a SARS-CoV-2 elimination strategy for the island of Ireland.
Anthony is regularly seen on TV and radio discussions on COVID and Irelands response to the COVID pandemic.