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Psychology

Translational Research

Our mission is to advance translational mental health research across the spectrum of mental health conditions, focusing on trans-diagnostic processes that cut across depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders and related challenges.

We aim to bridge the full pathway from basic science through assessment and evaluation to interventions and translational policies, providing both scientific and real-world impact. By integrating biological, psychological, and social perspectives, we strive to innovate and improve mental health care and well-being for diverse populations.​

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Key Staff:

Co-leads Dr Larysa Zasiekina and Dr Fidan Turk

Ciro Civile

Ciro Civile

Associate Professor

c.civile@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Dr Jemima Dooley

Dr Jemima Dooley

Research Fellow/Engagement Officer

6647 J.Dooley1@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Melis Gun Ertan

Melis Gun Ertan

Postgraduate Researcher

mg852@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Dr David Francis Hunt

Dr David Francis Hunt

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

D.Hunt3@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Dr Anke Karl

Associate Professor

5271 A.Karl@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Dr Hope Kent

Dr Hope Kent

Postdoctoral Research Associate

H.Kent@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Dr Asha Ladwa

Research Fellow

A.Ladwa@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Dr Jennifer Lay

Dr Jennifer Lay

Senior Lecturer

J.Lay@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Gemma Mendham

Gemma Mendham

Impact and Partnership Development Manager

G.Mendham@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Dr Henrietta Roberts

Dr Henrietta Roberts

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

H.Roberts@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Laura Warbrick

Laura Warbrick

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2420 L.A.Warbrick@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

Dr Katie Wood

Dr Katie Wood

Postdoctoral Research Associate

K.M.J.Wood@exeter.ac.uk Exeter

About us

Vision: To be a leading research group in translational mental health, advancing understanding of mental health conditions, identifying shared trans-diagnostic processes, and translating this knowledge into effective, accessible interventions and evidence-informed policies that improve lives globally.

Research areas

  • Mental Health Across the Lifespan and Clinical Translation
  • Cognition, Behaviour, Decision-Making and Developmental Neuroscience
  • Social Processes and Social Contexts of Mental Health
  • Reproductive Mental Health and Mechanisms of Cognition and Behaviour
  • Addiction and Substance Use 

 

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