Anne joined HERU as a Research Fellow in 1983. She was appointed as Deputy Director in 1984, and served as Director from 1987 to 1990. She also directed the HERU consultancy service in the 1990s and was a research theme leader in the area of health behaviour for many years. In 2006, Anne was awarded a Personal Chair in Health Economics at the 51cg.
An article on Anne's retirement, highlighting her achievements and contributions to health policy in Scotland and beyond, is featured in the University news - Trailblazing Professor retires from the University.