About
I'm a psychologist and epidemiologist interested in understanding the causal nature of associations between health related behaviours and mental health. In particular I am interested in the impact of recreational drug use on mental health, and vice versa. I am also interested in utilising large datasets to better understand causality in these associations, including via cross-cohort comparisons.
I obtained my PhD from the University of Bristol in 2014, where I also worked as a researcher both before and after my PhD studies. I have a BSc in psychology and an MSc in cognitive neuropsychology from UCL.
Prizes or Honours
- Ockham Award - Best Podcast (The Skeptic Magazine, 2015)
- Basic Science Network Travel Award (Society for Research in Nicotine and Tobacco, 2015)
- Public Communication Award (British Association for Psychopharmacology, 2013)
- UK Science Blog Prize (Good Thinking Society, 2012)
- Convocation Award (University of Bristol Alumni Network, 2012)
Funded Fellowships
- Media Fellowship with BBC Science (British Science Association, 2013)