Martin Bobak is a medical epidemiologist with interest in population health and its determinants, and particular focus on environmental, societal, socioeconomic, psychosocial, behavioural, and biological factors and their interplay in shaping human health. Martin leads a multicentre prospective cohort study based in four countries of Central and Eastern Europe and has been participating in numerous international collaborations focusing on cardiovascular diseases, mental health, ageing and other chronic conditions. Martin has long-term experience in teaching and educational actitivities, including short courses, undergraduate level, MSc courses and PhD supervision.