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Cindy Gray is an Interdisciplinary Professor of Health and Behaviour at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Health & Wellbeing. She holds a PhD in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) and focuses on health behaviour change, particularly engaging hard-to-reach groups through community organizations like sports clubs, bingo clubs, and prisons. Her work integrates sociological and psychological theories with digital technologies such as mobile apps to promote sustained health behaviours.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Research Interests:
Professor Gray’s research emphasizes community-based interventions for health behavior change, leveraging settings such as professional sports clubs (e.g., FFIT, EuroFIT) and faith-based organizations. She explores digital health innovations, including SMS interventions and app-based programs. Her work also addresses disparities in health outcomes among marginalized populations, including those in prisons and low-resource settings in sub-Saharan Africa.
Articles Trends: Recent publications highlight interventions targeting obesity, physical activity, and diabetes management, often using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate cost-effectiveness and long-term impacts. Themes include mobile health technologies, gamification, and pandemic-related health challenges.
Awards:
- Best Non-match day use of a Stadium Award (2016)
- Herald Society Award for Health Provider of the Year (2011)
- European Professional Football League Best Practice Award (2011)
Grants & Teams: Over 20 grants funded by bodies like the National Institute for Health Research and EU FP7, covering projects like FFIT, EuroFIT, and faith-based health programs in Kenya. She leads interdisciplinary teams and collaborates with global partners in Africa and New Zealand.
Labs/Teams: Core member of the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at Glasgow, leading the Solution-Focussed Research Theme. Active in the Athena Swan Committee and Glasgow University Gender Equality Steering Group.
