Alastair G Cardno

Dr Alastair G Cardno is a Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. He is affiliated with the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences and contributes to research and education in psychological and social medicine, with a focus on mental health and psychotic disorders.

His educational background includes an MBChB, MMedSc, PhD, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and holds professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), the British Medical Association (BMA), and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych).

Dr Cardno's research centers on the genetic and environmental influences on clinical variation in psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and psychosis, as well as psychotic experiences in the general population. His methodological expertise includes twin studies and psychiatric genetics. Although no publications are currently listed in the provided text, his work aligns with broad disciplines in psychiatry, genetics, and population mental health.

He serves as Programme Leader for the Psychiatry CPD/Psychiatry Training Course for core psychiatry trainees across West, North, and East Yorkshire & Humber. He is also a research supervisor for MBChB, Intercalated BSc International Health, and postgraduate research students, and acts as Co-Link Tutor for the Masters in Psychoanalytic Observational Studies programme.

Dr Cardno is involved with the Max Hamilton Memorial Research Fund as its Course Manager and contributes to postgraduate research training opportunities at the University of Leeds. He welcomes applications from motivated candidates interested in PhD study in mental health and psychiatric research.