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Bianca Serwinski is an Associate Professor and Head of Psychology at Northeastern University London since 2018, leading the BA Psychology programme and contributing to curriculum development across psychology, health sciences, and social sciences. She holds a PhD in Health/Medical Psychology from University College London (2017) funded by the UK Medical Research Council and ESRC, with prior degrees from UCL (MSc, 2012) and University of Kent (BSc, 2011).
- Research Focus: Psychoneuroendocrinology, particularly stress physiology mechanisms linking cortisol, oxytocin, and DHEA/cortisol ratios to health outcomes.
- Key Contributions: Validated hair cortisol as a chronic stress biomarker, explored oxytocin's role in social-emotional regulation, and studies decision-making under stress.
Professional Affiliations: Chartered Psychologist (BPS), European Health Psychology Society member, Scientific Advisory Committee member (EPISTATA), and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She founded Evidence-it, a consultancy applying scientific research to non-academic sectors.
Recent Research Trends: Interdisciplinary work combining biophysical approaches with psychology (e.g., cancer metastasis mechanics collaborations) and continued exploration of neuroendocrine pathways in stress resilience.
- Awards: Young Investigator Colloquium Award (2015), ESRC funding, and Unilever research grants.
Teaching & Leadership: Programme Director for BA Psychology, visiting lecturer at UCL/St Georges/Royal Holloway, and workshop provider for companies like Dyson on emotional intelligence in workplaces.
