Alastair Philp

Grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland. Attended University of Cambridge. Trained as a cell biologist and geneticist in UK and California. Father of three, husband of one.

Now work for National Health Service / Public Health Scotland as an Information Consultant. I improve healthcare by making measurement meaningful. Currently leading a maternity and neonatal data hub.

Previously worked with schools to close the poverty-related attainment gap by providing advice on improvement methods.

Former secretary of local community council, current planter of trees in parks, and regular wearer of tweed hats.