The Chronic Disease Epidemiology Research Network (CDERN) is actively engaged in research, education, and collaboration to advance knowledge on chronic diseases and medical education. Our team, led by Dr. Sarah Cuschieri, includes dedicated researchers, medical professionals, and students working across various projects that contribute to epidemiological insights, healthcare policy, and educational advancements.
CDERN team members bring expertise in chronic disease epidemiology, metabolic health, multimorbidity, public health, medical education, and spatial health research. Their diverse backgrounds span medicine, epidemiology, biochemistry, public health, urban planning, and health policy, allowing for a multidisciplinary approach to research and innovation.
CDERN is committed to producing high-impact peer-reviewed research, policy recommendations, and international collaborations, with a primary focus on small states and island populations. By addressing the unique healthcare challenges and vulnerabilities faced by these regions, our work aims to bridge the gap between research and real-world healthcare solutions. Through evidence based insights, CDERN seeks to inform public health strategies, healthcare resilience planning, and medical education frameworks, ensuring that healthcare systems in small states and islands are better equipped to manage the burden of chronic diseases and multimorbidity.
CDERN is proud to collaborate with the Malta Medical Students' Association (MMSA) to deliver a two-day interactive workshop titled “Think it. Design it. Study it.” This workshop is tailored for undergraduate medical students who are eager to develop their research skills and gain hands-on experience in the fundamentals of epidemiological and clinical research. This initiative reflects CDERN and MMSA’s shared commitment to fostering a strong research culture among future doctors especially in the areas of chronic diseases, multimorbidity, and public health challenges facing small states.
