Liadh Timmins

Dr. Liadh Timmins is a Lecturer in Psychology at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Psychology within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. Her research focuses on sexual orientation, gender identity, minority stress, and the psychology of prejudice, employing an intersectional feminist framework. She holds a BA from Maynooth University, an MSc from Trinity College Dublin, and a PhD from King's College London, followed by postdoctoral training in Social Epidemiology at Columbia University.

Dr. Timmins' work examines the mental health impacts of minority stress on LGBTQ+ populations, particularly Black transgender individuals and sexual minorities. Her research also addresses healthcare access disparities and communication challenges in clinical settings. She is an editorial board member for Archives of Sexual Behavior and Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity.

Her recent studies include analyzing grief dynamics in LGBTQ+ partnerships, geospatial access to health services in NYC, and HIV care during the pandemic. She teaches the module PSY237 (Research and Academic Skills) and supervises postgraduate research. Her contributions bridge epidemiology, psychology, and public health to advance inclusive policies and interventions.