James Newham

Dr. James Newham is a Senior Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow at Northumbria University since December 2019, leading the £2m Office for Students-funded Mental Health Analytics project. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience (University of Manchester, 2012) and an MPhil in Neuroscience (Newcastle University). Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Child Public Health and Trial Coordinator at King’s College London. His research focuses on mental health determinants, behavior change interventions, and preventative public health solutions for vulnerable populations, with recent emphasis on digital innovation and implementation science.

Education:

• PhD in Neuroscience, University of Manchester (2012)
• MPhil in Neuroscience, Newcastle University
• BSc (Hons) in Psychology

Research Interests: Dr. Newham’s work addresses mental health challenges in families, infants, and young people through preventative strategies. Key areas include:

• Integrated care models for children and young people
• Cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions
• Digital health innovations
• Systematic reviews of behavioral interventions

Projects: He leads the £2m Mental Health Analytics project at Northumbria University, collaborating with the University of East Anglia and Buckinghamshire New University. This project evaluates integrated care models to improve child health outcomes and healthcare service utilization.

Grants & Advising: The Mental Health Analytics project reflects his focus on translating research into scalable solutions. No formal student advisees are listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on child health and implementation science initiatives, including the Children and Young People’s Health Partnership (CYPHP) model.