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Andrew Steptoe is Professor of Psychology and Epidemiology and Head of the Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health at University College London (UCL). He leads the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care and directs the Psychobiology Group and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). His career includes roles as British Heart Foundation Professor of Psychology (2000–2016) and Chair of Psychology at St. George’s Hospital Medical School (1988–2000).
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Cambridge (1972)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), University of Oxford (1976)
- Doctor of Science, University of London (1995)
Research Interests: His work spans clinical and health psychology, psychobiology, epidemiology, and aging. Key areas include stress physiology, social determinants of health, and longitudinal studies of aging. He bridges behavioral science with public health, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to health disparities and resilience in older populations.
Publications & Editorial Roles: With over 800 peer-reviewed articles and 20 authored/edited books, his work is highly cited. He founded the British Journal of Health Psychology and served on editorial boards for journals like Psychophysiology and Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Highly Cited Researcher (top 1% in citations, Clarivate Analytics, 2018–present)
- Fellowships in multiple national and international academies
Labs & Projects: Leads the Psychobiology Group and the ELSA project, investigating biological and psychological mechanisms of aging. Collaborates globally through networks like the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care.
