Who we are

Who we are

Dr Rashi Dhensa-Kahlon
I apply mixed methods (qualitative, secondary/online survey datasets) to investigate the wellbeing impact of, and growth from, trauma.
Prof. Beth Grunfeld
Research focuses on determinants of psychosocial outcomes following diagnosis and treatment (mainly among patients with benign and non-benign lesions) and on the development of interventions to support patients.
Professor Anne Miles
Research focuses on patient preferences for, and psychological consequences of, different diagnostic and treatment pathways, as well as public awareness of risk factors for cancer.
Prof. Jonathan A Smith
Applying interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to a range of issues particularly in health and illness, e.g. pain, genetics, mental health.
Prof. Jacqueline Barnes (Professor Emeritus)

Prof. Edward Melhuish (Professor Emeritus)

Dr. Joanna Farr
Applying interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to mental health research, including young people’s wellbeing and early intervention for bipolar disorder.
Professor Almuth McDowall
Applying psychological methods and concepts to research occupational health, neurodiversity, intersectionality and inclusion in work and other life domains.
Dr. Halley Pontes
I investigate psychological health and wellbeing factors related to addictive behaviours without the use of substance using quantitative research methodologies.
Prof. Fiona Tasker
Qualitative or quantitative research investigating psychological wellbeing and family relationships among children, young people, adults, and older adults in contemporary family forms with LGBTQPIA+ and cisgender heterosexual people.
Dr. Virginia Eatough (Emeritus)

Research Groups

Health and Lived-Experience