Sara Karimi

Sara Karimi is a Researcher in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath. Her work focuses on pharmacological and toxicological aspects of substance abuse, including benzodiazepines, opioids, and z-drugs. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and public safety through her research on overdose risks and harm reduction strategies.

Her research interests include qualitative studies on drug co-use patterns, toxic injury mechanisms, and mental health implications of multiple drug abuse. Collaborations involve international teams addressing public health challenges in substance use.

Her most notable publication (2025) explores benzodiazepine/z-drug and opioid co-use patterns, published in Harm Reduction Journal. This work has received significant attention with 3 citations and engagement across academic platforms.