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Professor Andrew Pickles is a leading academic at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), holding the position of Professor of Biostatistics and Psychological Methods. He leads the Department of Biostatistics & Health Informatics and directs KCL’s Clinical Trials Unit. His career has spanned UK and US universities, with key roles in Michael Rutter's MRC Unit and collaborations with institutions like the University of Manchester.
Research focuses on statistical methods for developmental data, particularly in autism, neurodevelopment, and mental health. Notable contributions include the gllamm software for multilevel structural equation modeling and long-term studies like the PACT trial. Current projects include predicting outcomes for autistic children, the STRATA schizophrenia initiative, and the BIPP Study on preterm birth outcomes.
- Lifecourse Epidemiology Group: Specializes in longitudinal data methods and developmental change analysis.
- Mental Health Clinical Trial Group: Designs trials for mental health interventions.
- Psychometrics & Measurement Lab: Advances psychometric tool development and validation.
His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences and election to Academia Europaea. Recent studies address pandemic impacts on youth mental health, caregiver interventions in autism, and cognitive remediation for psychosis.
