Biosocial research explores how biological factors and social environments interact to shape health and wellbeing across the life course.
We can study how our genes, bodies, behaviours, and social experiences work together to influence outcomes such as physical health, mental resilience, and ageing.
By looking at both biological data and social context, biosocial research helps uncover the complex pathways through which inequality, lifestyle, and environment affect people differently.
Ultimately, this approach aims to deepen our understanding of the dynamic relationship between nature and society, informing policies and interventions that promote healthier lives for all.
Investigating the interplay between social environmental conditions and our biology is essential to dissect the impact of social and biological factors on health across the life course.