Konstantina Karastoyanova-Gibson

Dr. Konstantina Karastoyanova-Gibson is a Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde, where she coordinates Year 4 Undergraduate Social Policy. She holds a PhD from Strathclyde examining neuroendocrine responses to socioeconomic disadvantage.

Research focuses on:

• Biological mechanisms of social inequality
• Health disparity interventions
• Suicide prevention in elderly populations
• Social isolation impacts

Her interdisciplinary work bridges social policy with neuroendocrinology, analyzing how socioeconomic status affects stress response systems. Current projects investigate suicide risk factors among older adults.

As Athena Swan coordinator, she promotes equity initiatives. Leads knowledge exchange activities translating research into social care practice.