Mark Pearson is a Senior Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis for Modelling and Improvement (ESMI), applying theory-driven methods of evidence synthesis within programmes of research designed to achieve evidence-based improvements in health services.

Mark’s research spans a number of areas, including evidence synthesis, intervention development, the implementation of complex interventions and evaluation. His research has been funded by the National Institute of Health Research’s Service Delivery and Organisation, Health Services Delivery and Research, and School for Public Health.

Mark has studied both the design and conduct of systematic reviews of quantitative and qualitative evidence (2008–2012) for the NICE Centre for Public Health Excellence. He has also carried out in-depth investigation into the processes involved with the commissioning and conduct of systematic review, and the development of guidance (2005–2008).