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Professor Andrea Danese is a clinical scientist and academic at King's College London, holding positions in the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and the Social, Genetic, and Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre. He is also a Clinical Professor at Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on childhood trauma, trauma-related psychopathology, and resilience mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on longitudinal studies like the Environmental-Risk (E-Risk) Twin Study and the Dunedin Study. He leads the Stress & Development Lab, which explores the biological and social impacts of early adversity.
- Affiliations: King’s College London (IoPPN), South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Educations: University of Pavia School of Medicine, King's College London, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Research interests include psychoneuroimmunology, genomics, and translational interventions. He has developed open-access resources like the KeepCool series for trauma-affected youth. His work informs policy on child maltreatment and public health strategies. Notable contributions include over 140 peer-reviewed articles, systematic reviews on trauma assessment, and clinical trials like the DECRYPT trial for PTSD treatment.
Scientific awards include the NARSAD Young Investigator Award, AACAP Senior Researcher Award, and recognition as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher. He advises national and international organizations, including the NSPCC and ECNP, and serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
