Celebrating 40 Years of Health Economics at the University of Aberdeen : a Tribute to Professor Gavin Mooney

Celebrating 40 Years of Health Economics at the University of Aberdeen : a Tribute to Professor Gavin Mooney
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Date: October 21st 2014

The Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) will host an event to celebrate 40 years of Health Economics at the University of Aberdeen. This event will also celebrate Professor Gavin Mooney’s contribution to Health Economics at Aberdeen. Gavin came to the University of Aberdeen in 1974 to work on a project bringing together Medicine and Economics. In 1977 he took up the Directorship of the newly formed HERU. Gavin directed HERU between 1977 and 1986 and 1991 to 1993.  His contributions to Health Economics, and HERU, were extensive.  Gavin tragically lost his life in December 2012.

We hope that the day will stimulate lively debate and discussion on key aspects of health economics. Speakers on the day, all who have contributed to Health Economics at  HERU, will reflect on the development of Health Economics over 40 years, with consideration to achievements and future challenges. Issues covered include developments in economic evaluation (Alastair Gray); health care performance and reform (Ali McGuire); challenges in valuing the benefits from health and health care (Cam Donaldson and Mandy Ryan); whose values should we consider (Karen Gerard); and the role of programme budgeting and marginal analysis (PBMA) in priority setting (David Cohen). We will also showcase some of HERU's emerging and exciting novel work. The day will end with a panel discussion with Anne Ludbrook, Bob Elliott and Alan Maynard (HERU advisor, 2001), reflecting on their Directorship of HERU, the policy questions they faced, and important policy questions for health economics as we look forward to another 40 years!

Attendance at the event is by invitation and the day will provide an opportunity for colleagues to come together and remember and celebrate Health Economics at the University of Aberdeen, and Gavin's contribution to its development.

Venue
The University of Aberdeen