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Biography
Education:
- PhD Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College, London (2017 - present)
- MSc Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College, London (2016 - 2017)
- MSc Genetics of Human Disease, UCL Genetics Institute, University College London (2015 - 2016)
- BSc Biomedical Science, Lancaster University (2011 - 2014)
Research overview:
The focus of my PhD research is to explore the influence of genetic and environmental factors on the development and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders.
Awards:
- MRC UCL Genetics Institute Masters Excellence Scholarship (2015 - 2016)
- Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre 1+3 PhD Studentship (2016 - 2020)
Research
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GLAD: Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression
The GLAD Study is the largest anxiety and depression project ever undertaken. It was launched in September 2018.
Project status: Ongoing
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INHERIT Lab
Inherit Lab studies large family databases to understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in the intergenerational continuity of mental health problems.
Research
![](https://kcl.ac.uk/siteelements/images/news-image-kings-logo-780x440.xe298f98f.jpg?width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
GLAD: Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression
The GLAD Study is the largest anxiety and depression project ever undertaken. It was launched in September 2018.
Project status: Ongoing
![iStock-1416803934 (1)](/newimages/research/hero/istock-1416803934-1.xe825ee7a.jpg?w=1026&h=440&crop=780,440,123,0&width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
INHERIT Lab
Inherit Lab studies large family databases to understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in the intergenerational continuity of mental health problems.