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Professor Rebecca Lawson is a Professor of Neuroscience and Computational Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Psychology and Bye-Fellow at Peterhouse College. Her research focuses on understanding how humans learn to make predictions under uncertainty, with applications to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. She leads the Prediction and Learning (PaL) Lab, which combines computational modeling, neuroimaging (e.g., 7T MRI), and behavioral experiments to study cognitive processes in typical and atypical populations. Key research interests include computational psychiatry, autism spectrum disorders, neuroimaging techniques, and the neurochemical basis of learning mechanisms. She has received significant funding, including a £4.3m Wellcome Mental Health Award and the Sir Henry Dale Fellowship. Notable contributions include advancing theories of neural gain and sensory expectations in autism, as well as studies on uncertainty processing in anxiety and depression. Professor Lawson holds academic awards such as the BNPA Lishmann Prize and the BAP Psychopharmacology Award. She actively contributes to public engagement, including initiatives like Knit-a-Neuron and involvement with PrideinSTEM. Her lab collaborates internationally, with projects like the CamRAA study investigating autism-anxiety overlaps and the Chemical and Brain Basis of Uncertainty (CBBU) study exploring pharmacological interventions. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (University of Cambridge), BA (Hons) Psychology & Philosophy (University of Glasgow). Grants: £4.3m Wellcome Award, Parke-Davis Fellowship, Lister Institute Prize. Labs/Teams: Principal Investigator of the PaL Lab; collaborations with MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Yale University, and Brown University.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
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Bernadka Dubicka is a Clinical Professor and Honorary Clinical Chair in the Division of Neuroscience at the University of Manchester. She holds dual roles as a research lead at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and as the child and adolescent mental health research lead for Health Innovation Manchester. She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and previously served as Chair of the Child and Adolescent Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists (2017–2021). Her academic qualifications include a BSc in Psychology and MBBs from University College London, followed by FRCPsych accreditation in child psychiatry. She earned a gold medal for her MD thesis on behavioral disorder implications in depression. Dubicka’s research focuses on adolescent depression, mood disorders, and brief interventions, including the IMPACT and STADIA trials evaluating psychological treatments and standardized diagnostic assessments. Her work also addresses technology’s role in youth mental health and the eco-crisis’s mental health impacts. Education: BSc Psychology, University College London MBBs, University of London MD Thesis (Gold Medal), University College London FRCPsych, Royal College of Psychiatrists Her research spans depression treatment efficacy, behavioral activation, and cross-national studies on pediatric bipolar disorder. She collaborates internationally and has led over 49 publications. Awards include a gold medal for her thesis and recognition as an RCPsych Fellow. Her work also emphasizes policy advocacy, such as addressing digital rights for children and mental health responses to climate change (e.g., COP26 contributions). She trains clinicians in brief psychosocial interventions and behavioral activation through academic programs and national courses. Grants & Funding: Co-investigator on the £1.1M HTA-funded STADIA trial evaluating remote mental health assessments. Principal investigator on the IMPACT trial, one of the largest adolescent depression trials globally. Labs/Teams: Collaborations include the University of Cambridge (IMPACT trial), University of Nottingham (STADIA), and international taskforces on treatment-resistant depression.

• Mood Disorders
• Adolescent Mental Health
• Depression Treatment
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Dr. Camilla Nord serves as Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge's Department of Psychiatry and is Programme Leader at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. She holds dual appointments as Co-Director of Postgraduate Education & Director of the MPhil in Cognitive Neuroscience at the MRC CBU, and as Fellow and Director of Studies at Christ's College Cambridge. Nord directs the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab (nordlab.co.uk), which focuses on translating neuroscience into improved mental health treatments through innovative pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulation interventions. Her research spans three interconnected streams: Discovery Science investigates brain-body interactions including interoception, circadian rhythms, and metabolism as neglected sources of mental health information; Experimental Medicine employs pharmacological manipulation, brain stimulation, and psychological interventions to establish causal relationships between physiological mechanisms and mental health conditions; and Translational Neuroscience develops clinical trials for neuroscience-based interventions, particularly 'acute augmentations' that enhance psychological therapy efficacy. Her lab has demonstrated how gut states cause disgust avoidance and how psychological therapy techniques alter negative learning processes. Analysis of Nord's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on computational approaches to mental health, with particular focus on depression treatment mechanisms. Her work increasingly integrates brain-body interactions, especially gut-brain and metabolic pathways, into mental health frameworks. Recent publications show growing emphasis on patient-centered research, interoception, and transdiagnostic approaches that cut across traditional psychiatric categories. Wellcome Career Development Award (£1.5 million) Wellcome Mental Health Award (£4.3 million, jointly awarded with Prof. Sarah Garfinkel) Sunday Times Book of the Year (2023) for 'The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health' Financial Times Book of the Year (2023) for 'The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health' Nord actively mentors PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with her trainees receiving prestigious awards including the British Association of Psychopharmacology (BAP) Poster Prize, BAP Hannah Steinberg Bursary, and Alwyn Lishman Prize. Her lab is currently funded by MRC intramural funding, a Wellcome Career Development Award, and a Wellcome Mental Health Award, supporting innovative research at the intersection of neuroscience and mental health treatment. The Mental Health Neuroscience Lab operates within the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, collaborating extensively with researchers across Cambridge and internationally. The lab maintains strong connections with clinical services and patient groups, ensuring research remains grounded in real-world mental health challenges. Current work focuses on transcranial ultrasound stimulation, gut-brain axis interventions, and computational modeling of mental health mechanisms.

• Computational Psychiatry
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychopharmacology
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Professor Anil Seth is a leading cognitive and computational neuroscientist at the University of Sussex, where he holds a professorship in the School of Engineering and Informatics. He is Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science and Co-Director of the CIFAR Program on Brain, Mind, and Consciousness and the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme. His research bridges neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and AI to investigate the biological basis of consciousness and selfhood. His research interests include: Predictive processing approaches to perception Virtual and augmented reality in self-experience studies Mathematical modeling of perception and emergence Machine learning applications in subjective perception modeling Interoception and selfhood Neural mechanisms of conscious experience The recent publications reflect a strong focus on consciousness, neural dynamics, predictive models, and interdisciplinary approaches. Trends include the use of computational modeling, neurophenomenology, causal analysis, and the ethical implications of emerging neurotechnologies. His work increasingly integrates large language models and data-driven methods for analyzing subjective experience. His scientific awards include: Segerfalk Award Perspectives Award Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science, 2019–2022) Royal Society Michael Faraday Prize (2023) Seth has secured substantial research funding from the European Research Council (ERC), EPSRC, Wellcome Trust, CIFAR, and the Sackler Foundation. He has supervised numerous research projects and doctoral students through interdisciplinary programs. He leads the Dreamachine project and has been an Engagement Fellow with the Wellcome Trust. He serves on editorial boards including Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B and is Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness . He leads a multidisciplinary research group at the Sackler Centre, bringing together psychologists, mathematicians, neuroscientists, computer scientists, and philosophers. His team conducts innovative research using virtual reality, neuroimaging, and computational modeling to explore the nature of consciousness and self.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Consciousness Science
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Philip Burnet is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry . He serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for Psychiatry , teaches on the MSc Neuroscience and MRCPsych courses, and sits on the editorial board of Nutrition and Aging . His research bridges neuroscience and psychiatry, focusing on neurotransmitter modulation and brain health. Research interests: Burnet investigates the regulation of serotonin and glutamic acid systems in aging and psychiatric disorders. Key projects include exploring D-amino acid oxidase (DAO) inhibition to restore cognition in schizophrenia, analyzing the microbiome-gut-brain axis , and testing dietary interventions like probiotics and ketogenic diets for mental health applications. His work combines molecular techniques with behavioral studies in preclinical and clinical contexts. Article trends reveal a focus on neurotransmitter dynamics , microbiome-brain interactions , and metabolic interventions . Notable methods include RNA interference , animal models , and clinical trial protocols . Professional activities: Collaborates across Oxford and with industry partners, contributes to academic editing, and engages in graduate education leadership.

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Neurotransmitter Modulation
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Robin A. Murphy is a Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and a Fellow and Tutor for Admissions at Corpus Christi College. He holds a PhD from McGill University (Canada) and has contributed over 50 scientific publications on associative learning mechanisms, their role in mental disorders like depression and psychopathy, and translational neuroscientific applications. His research bridges animal and human learning, with a focus on computational psychopathology and neurochemical modulation (e.g., serotonin). Education: Undergraduate degree, Queen's University MA and PhD in Psychology, McGill University Research Interests: Dr. Murphy investigates how associative learning processes underpin mental disorders, particularly through neurochemical systems like serotonin. His work explores causal reasoning biases in depression, psychopathy's learning deficits, and translational models linking animal studies to human cognition. Key themes include agency perception, contingency judgment, and the neural substrates of prejudice. Recent projects involve peptide research in aging and computational modeling of multi-agent systems in depression. Grants and Funding: Supported by MRC, BBSRC, Wellcome Trust, and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He has advised UK Research Councils and NSERC (Canada). Labs and Teams: Leads a lab focusing on associative learning mechanisms, collaborating with institutions globally on computational psychopathology and translational neuroscience.

• Computational Psychopathology
• Learning Theory
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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**Guy Kahane** is a **Professor of Moral Philosophy** and **Tutorial Fellow** at Pembroke College, University of Oxford. His primary affiliation is with the **University of Oxford**, specifically within the **Department of Philosophy**, and he serves as **Director of the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics**. Kahane holds a D.Phil. and B.Phil. in Philosophy from Oxford University, alongside a B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology from Tel Aviv University. **Research Interests**: His work spans **meta-ethics**, **practical ethics**, **moral psychology**, and **neuroethics**. Key themes include the nature of value, evolutionary debunking arguments, the role of emotions in moral judgment, and applied issues like disability ethics, enhancement, and the moral status of animals. He is renowned for his empirical studies on moral psychology, particularly exploring utilitarianism and sacrificial dilemmas. **Grants & Awards**: He has secured significant funding, including a **Volkswagen Foundation Grant (€400K)** for research on moral intuition and a **Wellcome Trust Award (£190K)** for projects on well-being and consciousness. His work bridges philosophy and empirical science, influencing debates in both academic and public spheres. **Labs/Teams**: Kahane leads the **Oxford Uehiro Centre**, which focuses on applied ethics, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in neuroscience, psychology, and bioethics. He also directs the **Master of Studies in Practical Ethics** program. **Publications**: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal works on utilitarianism, the ethics of human enhancement, and the neuroscience of moral judgment. Notable books include *Enhancing Human Capabilities* (2011) and contributions to debates on the moral significance of evolutionary suffering.

• Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
• Practical Ethics
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Dr. Annemieke Apergis-Schoute is a Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching and Research) at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Centre for Brain and Behaviour. Her research focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), cognitive flexibility, prefrontal mechanisms, and student mental health. She holds a PhD from New York University, where her early work explored threat learning in rats and humans using fMRI. Subsequent roles at the University of Cambridge and UCL expanded her expertise into clinical OCD studies, including deep brain stimulation trials. Her research investigates how prefrontal control deficits and inflexible learning contribute to OCD and related disorders, with a focus on adolescents and young adults. Collaborations include pioneering DBS studies targeting basal ganglia regions to reduce compulsive behaviors. She also explores connections between brain function, interoception, and mental health in daily decision-making contexts. Key publications analyze reversal learning deficits in OCD under serotonergic modulation, neuroimaging markers of cognitive rigidity, and developmental trajectories of compulsivity. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with translational clinical interventions, emphasizing early intervention strategies and cognitive-behavioral approaches.

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Preoccupied Thinking
• Procrastination
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Professor Neil Harrison is a Clinical Professor in Neuroimaging at Cardiff University's School of Medicine, leading the Immunopsychiatry Research Group at CUBRIC and the Haydn Ellis Building. He previously established the UK's first Clinical Immunopsychiatry Service in Sussex. His expertise spans neuroimaging, psychiatry, and immunology, focusing on how immune systems interact with brain function in mental illnesses like depression and Alzheimer’s. He holds grants from the MRC, Wellcome Trust, and Janssen Pharmaceutics. Education: PhD in Neuroscience from UCL’s Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, psychiatry training at the Maudsley Hospital and National Hospital for Neurology, Queen Square. Research interests include neuroinflammation’s role in mental health, with a focus on translational approaches like wearable technology for early disease detection. He chairs the Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society and advises the Wellcome Trust’s Clinical Interview Committee. Grants and collaborations include work on imaging brain inflammation, chronic fatigue mechanisms, and translational immunopsychiatry. His lab investigates neuroimaging biomarkers and clinical applications of immunological insights in mental health.

• Immunopsychiatry
• Neuroimaging
• Psychiatry
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Grant C Churchill is a Professor of Chemical Pharmacology at the University of Oxford, affiliated with New College as a Tutor in Medicine. His research group specializes in understanding cellular calcium signaling, particularly through the second messenger NAADP , and developing chemical tools for drug discovery targeting lysosomal calcium channels and bipolar disorder . Research Focus Churchill’s work spans: Identifying NAADP antagonists like Ned-19 via shape-based virtual screening Repurposing ebselen as a lithium mimetic for bipolar disorder Elucidating lysosomal calcium dysregulation in Niemann-Pick disease and GM2 gangliosidoses Investigating serotonin receptor signaling in psychiatric disorders Key Contributions His group’s discovery of ebselen progressed to phase 2 clinical trials, while acetyl-leucine is being tested for lysosomal diseases. Current projects focus on novel chemical probes for two-pore channels and mechanisms of TFEB activation in neuroprotection.

• Calcium Signaling
• Second Messenger Systems
• Drug Discovery and Repurposing
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Professor Cynthia H.Y. Fu is a leading researcher in the Department of Psychology & Human Development at the University of East London's School of Childhood and Social Care. She serves as an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and holds a Visiting Professor position at the Centre for Affective Disorders, King's College London. Her research focuses on identifying brain regions affected by depression and how they change with various treatments including talking therapies, antidepressant medication, and neurostimulation techniques like transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Professor Fu pioneered work demonstrating that neural activation patterns during sad facial processing can accurately diagnose depression in individual patients and predict treatment response. Her research has direct translational potential in developing biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis based on brain imaging. Professor Fu's work spans multiple disciplines including affective neuroscience, computational psychiatry, and neuromodulation. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in applying machine learning to neuroimaging data for depression classification, investigating home-based tDCS treatment protocols, and exploring the relationship between physiological markers and psychological states in real-world contexts like driving and commuting. British Association for Psychopharmacology Award National Alliance for Research in Schizophrenia and Depression (Brain & Behavior Research Foundation) Award Professor Fu has secured significant research funding from major organizations including the Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust, GlaxoSmithKline, and Eli Lilly. Her work regularly appears in top-tier journals and is consistently cited among the most influential publications in psychiatry. She leads research investigating how brain responses can predict individual treatment responses, potentially enabling personalized depression treatment approaches. Her laboratory focuses on multimodal neuroimaging approaches combined with machine learning to identify neural signatures of depression and treatment response. Current projects include home-based tDCS treatment protocols with remote supervision, biomarker development for predicting antidepressant response, and computational approaches to understanding stress responses in everyday contexts.

• Major Depressive Disorder Neuroimaging
• Biomarker Development for Depression
• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
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Dame Til Wykes is a Clinical Professor at King’s College London, leading the School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences and the Service User Research Enterprise (SURE) . Her work focuses on psychological treatments for schizophrenia , cognitive remediation therapy , and digital mental health services , with international impact on research strategies through projects like European ROAMER and UK Mental Health Research Goals . Education : PhD (University of Sussex), MPhil (King’s College London), BSc (University of Nottingham) Leadership : Head of School (2020–present), Co-Director of SURE, NIHR Maudsley BRC Cluster Lead Research Themes : • Cognitive Remediation Therapy for schizophrenia and psychosis • Digital Mental Health Tools (RADAR-CNS, CIRCuiTS™ software) • Service User Involvement in research design and implementation • Ward Design and Therapeutic Environments in psychiatric inpatient care Selected Scientific Awards : British Psychological Society (2014) GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for Largest Mental Health Lesson Damehood from the Queen (2016) EPA Outstanding Achievement Award SIRS Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) Leadership and Collaborations : President of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS), Fellow of multiple academies (Medical Sciences, Social Sciences), and Trustee of Weight Concern. She co-leads projects like ECLIPSE and MEMReD , and has contributed to 17 Pharmacological and Psychosocial Treatments in Schizophrenia (3rd ed.).

• Clinical Psychology
• Rehabilitation Psychology
• Schizophrenia Research
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Professor Philip Corr is a distinguished Professor of Psychology at City, University of London, where he has been employed since 2013. He previously held Professorial positions at the University of East Anglia (2009-2013, where he served as Head of Psychology) and Swansea University (2004-2009, where he was Head of Department). Earlier in his career, he was Senior Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London (2001-2004) and Lecturer at both Goldsmiths and the University of Greenwich. His research focuses on personality neuroscience and behavioral economics, particularly individual differences in approach and avoidance behavior systems. He has made significant contributions to the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (RST) of personality, exploring how these fundamental behavioral systems drive different forms of behavior, including economic decision-making. His work spans multiple methodologies including neuroimaging, behavioral, psychopharmacological, and psychophysiological approaches. Professor Corr's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate his continued leadership in personality neuroscience, with studies examining the genetic foundations of approach-avoidance behavior, cross-cultural validation of personality measures, and applications of Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory to understanding anxiety, social behavior, and responses to global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. His work consistently bridges theoretical personality psychology with practical applications across multiple domains. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society Chartered Scientist of the Science Council President of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences (2015-2017) Co-Founding President of the British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences As an educator, Professor Corr teaches courses in Personality and Differential Psychology and supervises doctoral research. He has advised students on topics including ADHD, neurofeedback, and the relationship between personality traits and behavior. He founded and edits the journal Personality Neuroscience, published by Cambridge University Press, and serves on the editorial boards of several other scientific journals in the field of personality and individual differences.

• Personality neuroscience
• Behavioral economics
• Individual differences
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Nicholas Sinclair-House is an Assistant Professor in Criminology within the School of Law, Politics and Sociology at the University of Sussex. His interdisciplinary research bridges psychology, law, and neuroscience, focusing on criminal responsibility, addiction, and neuroethics. He is Co-Director of the Sussex Crime Research Centre (CRC) and affiliated with the Sussex Addiction Research and Intervention Centre (SARIC), the Ministry of Justice Expert Academic Network, the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the International Neuroethics Society (INS). Assistant Professor in Criminology (Sociology and Criminology) School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex Co-Director, Sussex Crime Research Centre (CRC) Member, Sussex Addiction Research and Intervention Centre (SARIC) Member, Ministry of Justice Expert Academic Network Member, British Psychological Society (BPS) Member, International Neuroethics Society (INS) His research explores how addiction, intoxication, and mental disorders influence perceptions of blame and mitigation in criminal justice. Key interests include drug policy reform, the philosophy of justice, and the ethical implications of neuroscience in law. His work critically examines whether framing addiction as a brain disease leads to more lenient sentencing, concluding that perceived prior choice remains a dominant factor in judicial reasoning. The recent publications reflect a strong engagement with neuroethics and criminology, particularly in how cognitive biases, environmental factors, and neurological conditions affect legal responsibility. Themes include the impact of the pandemic on addiction, AI in education, and psychedelic therapy in fictional AI. His work combines empirical psychology with legal theory, often using experimental methods to study magistrates’ and public perceptions. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his active participation in high-profile academic networks and conferences underscores his recognition in the field. Nicholas Sinclair-House supervises students in criminology and psychology, particularly in neurocriminology and cognitive aspects of criminal behaviour. Though specific advisees are not named, his research collaborations—especially with Child, Crombag, and Osborn—suggest active mentorship and grant-funded projects. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Thinking Like a Criminologist , Understanding the Criminal Justice System , and various psychology modules, indicating a strong commitment to interdisciplinary education. He is a core member of the Sussex Crime Research Centre (CRC) and the Sussex Addiction Research and Intervention Centre (SARIC), where he contributes to collaborative research on addiction, criminal responsibility, and policy reform. These teams engage in interdisciplinary projects combining neuroscience, psychology, and legal scholarship to inform justice policy and practice.

• Criminology
• Neuroethics
• Addiction
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Professor Karen D Ersche is a Professor of Addiction Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge (UK) and an Adjunct Professor of Translational Addiction Research at the Central Institute of Mental Health (Mannheim, Germany). She leads the Addiction Research Group at Cambridge Neuroscience and serves as an Official Fellow at Clare Hall. Her research integrates interdisciplinary methodologies to address the health and behavioral impacts of drug abuse, with a focus on translating findings into clinical treatments and reducing stigma. Addiction Neuroscience Psychiatry Behavioral Neuroscience Clinical Neuroscience Translational Research Her recent publications highlight the neurobiological basis of addiction, including studies on trauma resilience, treatment efficacy in cocaine addiction, and structural brain abnormalities in stimulant users. These works emphasize the role of cognitive control, neuroimaging, and interdisciplinary collaboration in understanding addiction as a brain disorder. Her contributions have been recognized with: Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award (2017) for groundbreaking addiction research Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Fellowship at Clare Hall She mentors PhD students and advises the UK government as a member of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. As Editor-in-Chief of European Addiction Research , she shapes academic discourse in the field. Professor Ersche heads the Addiction Research Group, which bridges neuroscience and clinical practice to advance addiction treatments through translational research.

• Addiction Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Behavioral Neuroscience
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