James Martin is an Assistant Professor in Biostatistics in the Institute of Applied Health Research. He is a member of the Biostatistics, Evidence Synthesis, Test Evaluation and Modelling (BESTEAM) research group.
Since joining the Institute in 2012, James has been involved in many exciting projects, collaborating with other members of the BESaTE team, colleagues from the University of Birmingham and other researchers from across the globe. James also has a variety of teaching responsibilities across various courses within the College.
James’ main research interests are in designing and analysing cluster randomised trials, where he frequently provides statistical and methodological input into the design of trials. James is the trial statistician for the Gates Foundation-funded E-MOTIVE study.
James frequently sits on national and international data monitoring committees for cluster trials and is a statistical editor for PLOS ONE.
James acts as the statistical lead for the West Midlands Research Design Service, providing advice and support on health-related research proposals for national peer-reviewed funding programmes.