Alastair Philp

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

Now work for National Health Service / Public Health Scotland as an Information Consultant in the Data Product Development area. I improve healthcare by making measurement meaningful. Just finished an 8-year assignment to establish a maternity and neonatal data hub. Now scoping some new projects.

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 and waterer of trees as member of Friends of Park group, and regular wearer of tweed hats.