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Matthew Hotopf

Professor Matthew Hotopf CBE

Executive Dean, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

  • Better Health & Care Future Co-director

Research interests

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Biography

Matthew Hotopf CBE is Executive Dean at the Institute of Psychiatry Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London. 

Professor Hotopf is a Professor of General Hospital Psychiatry, a consultant liaison psychiatrist, and former Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) from 2014-2023.

As an alumnus of King’s College London, Professor Hotopf has a rich history with the university as both student and staff. Matthew was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at Guy’s King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine in 1998. He was Vice Dean (Research) at the IoPPN from 2017-2023 and led the IoPPN’s return to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Matthew trained in epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and in Psychiatry at the Maudsley. He has broad research interests including using epidemiological and novel mobile health methods to interrogate the relationship between mental and physical health. He has a national research profile as a member of the REF and inaugural chair of the NIHR’s Translational Research Collaboration in Mental Health.

Matthew’s awards include a CBE for services to Psychiatric Research in June 2018 and the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine’s 2016 Wayne Katon Research Award. He is also a NIHR Senior Investigator and Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

    Research

    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

    King’s Open Research Group Initiative (KORGI)

    The King’s Open Research Group Initiative (or KORGI) is an action-oriented committee composed of an interdisciplinary mix of senior academics and experienced research staff that seek to change policy and procedures to promote transparent, accessible and reproducible research.

    RAMP study logo promo
    Repeated Assessment of Mental health in Pandemics (RAMP)

    The Repeated Assessment of Mental health in Pandemics (RAMP) study is a research project assessing the effect of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of the population.

    IMPARTS
    Integrating Mental and Physical healthcare: Research Training and Services (IMPARTS)

    Integrating Mental & Physical healthcare: Research, Training & Services (IMPARTS) was an initiative funded by King’s Health Partners to integrate mental and physical healthcare in research, training and clinical services at Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts

    COVID-19 Ethnic Inequalities in Mental health and Multimorbidities: COVE-IMM study

    Informed by perspectives of people with lived experience, this study has explored how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated ethnic health inequalities

    Project status: Completed

    Thumbnail woman and elderly woman smiling
    Better Health & Care Futures

    A world-leading cross-university development in research and education.

    News

    Professor Matthew Hotopf appointed Deputy Executive Director at King's Health Partners and Chief Academic Officer for South London and Maudsley

    Through his new roles, Professor Hotopf will play critical role to create opportunities for effective clinical academic integration across KHP's partners.

    Matthew Hotopf

    People with severe mental illness more than four times as likely to die from pneumonia compared to the general population

    New research suggests that people with severe mental illness face an increased risk of death due to infectious disease.

    Most European countries ignore patients with severe mental illness in COVID vaccine strategy despite significant risks

    King's draws together expertise to make the world healthier and advance our understanding of intelligence

    Two new multidisciplinary research institutes have been created at King’s to help tackle major challenges for society and find innovative ways to advance...

    Images of heart-rate health monitors, medicines, human brain and artificial intelligence.

    Professor Benedikt Berninger delivers inaugural lecture "The Art of Forging Neurons"

    On 15 July 2024, Professor Berninger delivered his inaugural lecture as a Professor of Developmental Neurobiology at IoPPN.

    Benedikt Berninger Inaugural

    Demystifying Impact 2024

    IoPPN researchers and NHS Trusts staff discussed the effect and importance of partnerships and collaborations at this year's annual Demystifying Impact event...

    Demystifying Impact 6

    Professor Richard Wingate delivers inaugural lecture "Cerebellar tales: balancing a journey through science, art and education"

    On 23 May 2024, Professor Wingate delivered his inaugural lecture as a Professor of Developmental Neurobiology at the IoPPN.

    Professor Matthew Hotopf, Professor Richard Wingate and Dr Stephen Webster

    IoPPN host delegation from Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Health

    Visit underlines partnership and collaboration in the use of electronic health records and digital therapies, and for a new Perinatal Mental Health Centre in...

    IoPPN MoU Indonesia 780x440

    Professor Gráinne McAlonan announced as new Director of NIHR Maudsley BRC

    IoPPN Professor of Translational Neuroscience previously served as Interim Director of the centre from summer 2023.

    Grainne McA 780x440

    Professor Sally Marlow delivers her inaugural lecture, Never Too Late

    On Tuesday 23 April 2024, Professor Marlow delivered her inaugural lecture as Associate Dean of Impact and Professor of Practice in Public Understanding of...

    Professor Sally Marlow in front of a screen with the title of her talk Never Too Late

    New £7M research investment to investigate population-based improvement of mental health

    £7 million funding from UK Research and Innovation, has been awarded to lead partner King’s College London to establish a research theme in Population Mental...

    Crowd in London

    Events

    20Nov

    Professor Paolo Fusar-Poli - Inaugural lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Paolo Fusar-Poli's inaugural lecture on 'The Future of Mental Health Starts with Prevention.'

    Please note: this event has passed.

    26Nov

    Professor Gareth Owen - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Gareth Owen's inaugural lecture on 'Psychiatry and Human Nature: Classic and Romantic Perspectives'

    Please note: this event has passed.

    18Jun

    Professor Deepak Srivastava - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Srivastava's inaugural lecture on 'Synapse Confidential – Understanding the Secrets of Neuronal Connections in Health and Mental Health'

    Please note: this event has passed.

    15Jul

    Professor Benedikt Berninger - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Berninger's inaugural lecture on 'The Art of Forging Neurons.'

    Please note: this event has passed.

    23May

    Professor Richard Wingate - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Wingate's inaugural lecture on 'Cerebellar tales: balancing a journey through science, art and education'

    Please note: this event has passed.

    16May

    Professor Gail Gilchrist - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Gail Gilchrist's inaugural lecture on 'New understanding and approaches to addressing intimate partner violence in the...

    Please note: this event has passed.

    21May

    Professor Eleanor Dommett - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Eleanor Dommett's inaugural lecture on 'Merging of education and research: A journey from the midbrain out.'

    Please note: this event has passed.

    23Apr

    Professor Sally Marlow - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Sally Marlow's inaugural lecture on 'Never Too Late.''

    Please note: this event has passed.

    31Jan

    King's Experts Series: Digital Technology & Mental Health

    The King’s Experts Series is a series of events exclusively for King’s alumni, this webinar will touch on some of the latest research on digital technology...

    Please note: this event has passed.

    07Nov

    Research Showcase in Eating and Weight Disorders

    Join us to celebrate the launch of the Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders at King's College London, and discover research from the NIHR...

    Please note: this event has passed.

    Features

    IoPPN Research Festival 2024 'Origins and new beginnings'

    The 2024 IoPPN Research Festival covered the theme ‘Origins and New Beginnings.’

    Rainbow Origami Cranes From Origin to End

    Spotlight

    Telling Stories of Research through the new NIHR Maudsley BRC microsite

    The NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre has launched their new microsite, Stories of Research, to showcase their impactful work on mental health.

    brc stories of research simple hero

      Research

      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

      King’s Open Research Group Initiative (KORGI)

      The King’s Open Research Group Initiative (or KORGI) is an action-oriented committee composed of an interdisciplinary mix of senior academics and experienced research staff that seek to change policy and procedures to promote transparent, accessible and reproducible research.

      RAMP study logo promo
      Repeated Assessment of Mental health in Pandemics (RAMP)

      The Repeated Assessment of Mental health in Pandemics (RAMP) study is a research project assessing the effect of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of the population.

      IMPARTS
      Integrating Mental and Physical healthcare: Research Training and Services (IMPARTS)

      Integrating Mental & Physical healthcare: Research, Training & Services (IMPARTS) was an initiative funded by King’s Health Partners to integrate mental and physical healthcare in research, training and clinical services at Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts

      COVID-19 Ethnic Inequalities in Mental health and Multimorbidities: COVE-IMM study

      Informed by perspectives of people with lived experience, this study has explored how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated ethnic health inequalities

      Project status: Completed

      Thumbnail woman and elderly woman smiling
      Better Health & Care Futures

      A world-leading cross-university development in research and education.

      News

      Professor Matthew Hotopf appointed Deputy Executive Director at King's Health Partners and Chief Academic Officer for South London and Maudsley

      Through his new roles, Professor Hotopf will play critical role to create opportunities for effective clinical academic integration across KHP's partners.

      Matthew Hotopf

      People with severe mental illness more than four times as likely to die from pneumonia compared to the general population

      New research suggests that people with severe mental illness face an increased risk of death due to infectious disease.

      Most European countries ignore patients with severe mental illness in COVID vaccine strategy despite significant risks

      King's draws together expertise to make the world healthier and advance our understanding of intelligence

      Two new multidisciplinary research institutes have been created at King’s to help tackle major challenges for society and find innovative ways to advance...

      Images of heart-rate health monitors, medicines, human brain and artificial intelligence.

      Professor Benedikt Berninger delivers inaugural lecture "The Art of Forging Neurons"

      On 15 July 2024, Professor Berninger delivered his inaugural lecture as a Professor of Developmental Neurobiology at IoPPN.

      Benedikt Berninger Inaugural

      Demystifying Impact 2024

      IoPPN researchers and NHS Trusts staff discussed the effect and importance of partnerships and collaborations at this year's annual Demystifying Impact event...

      Demystifying Impact 6

      Professor Richard Wingate delivers inaugural lecture "Cerebellar tales: balancing a journey through science, art and education"

      On 23 May 2024, Professor Wingate delivered his inaugural lecture as a Professor of Developmental Neurobiology at the IoPPN.

      Professor Matthew Hotopf, Professor Richard Wingate and Dr Stephen Webster

      IoPPN host delegation from Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Health

      Visit underlines partnership and collaboration in the use of electronic health records and digital therapies, and for a new Perinatal Mental Health Centre in...

      IoPPN MoU Indonesia 780x440

      Professor Gráinne McAlonan announced as new Director of NIHR Maudsley BRC

      IoPPN Professor of Translational Neuroscience previously served as Interim Director of the centre from summer 2023.

      Grainne McA 780x440

      Professor Sally Marlow delivers her inaugural lecture, Never Too Late

      On Tuesday 23 April 2024, Professor Marlow delivered her inaugural lecture as Associate Dean of Impact and Professor of Practice in Public Understanding of...

      Professor Sally Marlow in front of a screen with the title of her talk Never Too Late

      New £7M research investment to investigate population-based improvement of mental health

      £7 million funding from UK Research and Innovation, has been awarded to lead partner King’s College London to establish a research theme in Population Mental...

      Crowd in London

      Events

      20Nov

      Professor Paolo Fusar-Poli - Inaugural lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Paolo Fusar-Poli's inaugural lecture on 'The Future of Mental Health Starts with Prevention.'

      Please note: this event has passed.

      26Nov

      Professor Gareth Owen - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Gareth Owen's inaugural lecture on 'Psychiatry and Human Nature: Classic and Romantic Perspectives'

      Please note: this event has passed.

      18Jun

      Professor Deepak Srivastava - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Srivastava's inaugural lecture on 'Synapse Confidential – Understanding the Secrets of Neuronal Connections in Health and Mental Health'

      Please note: this event has passed.

      15Jul

      Professor Benedikt Berninger - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Berninger's inaugural lecture on 'The Art of Forging Neurons.'

      Please note: this event has passed.

      23May

      Professor Richard Wingate - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Wingate's inaugural lecture on 'Cerebellar tales: balancing a journey through science, art and education'

      Please note: this event has passed.

      16May

      Professor Gail Gilchrist - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Gail Gilchrist's inaugural lecture on 'New understanding and approaches to addressing intimate partner violence in the...

      Please note: this event has passed.

      21May

      Professor Eleanor Dommett - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Eleanor Dommett's inaugural lecture on 'Merging of education and research: A journey from the midbrain out.'

      Please note: this event has passed.

      23Apr

      Professor Sally Marlow - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Sally Marlow's inaugural lecture on 'Never Too Late.''

      Please note: this event has passed.

      31Jan

      King's Experts Series: Digital Technology & Mental Health

      The King’s Experts Series is a series of events exclusively for King’s alumni, this webinar will touch on some of the latest research on digital technology...

      Please note: this event has passed.

      07Nov

      Research Showcase in Eating and Weight Disorders

      Join us to celebrate the launch of the Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders at King's College London, and discover research from the NIHR...

      Please note: this event has passed.

      Features

      IoPPN Research Festival 2024 'Origins and new beginnings'

      The 2024 IoPPN Research Festival covered the theme ‘Origins and New Beginnings.’

      Rainbow Origami Cranes From Origin to End

      Spotlight

      Telling Stories of Research through the new NIHR Maudsley BRC microsite

      The NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre has launched their new microsite, Stories of Research, to showcase their impactful work on mental health.

      brc stories of research simple hero