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David M Clark serves as Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and holds the position of NHS England’s National Clinical and Informatics Advisor for the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. His academic leadership bridges experimental psychology and national healthcare policy implementation.
Clark's research focuses on the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders, with particular expertise in panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, health anxiety, and PTSD. His work has significantly advanced cognitive behavioral therapy applications and the dissemination of evidence-based psychological treatments within healthcare systems. He is recognized as a key architect of England's IAPT programme.
Clark holds prestigious fellowships across multiple disciplines: the British Academy, UK Academies of Medical Sciences and Social Sciences, British Association of Behavioural Psychotherapies, and Association for Psychological Science (USA). His advisory role with NHS England demonstrates the direct translation of his research into national healthcare policy and practice.
- Fellow of the British Academy
- Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences
- Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences
- Fellow of the British Association of Behavioural Psychotherapies
- Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (USA)
His professional contributions combine academic research with systemic healthcare implementation, particularly through the IAPT programme which has transformed access to psychological therapies in England. Clark's work exemplifies the integration of clinical research, policy development, and large-scale service delivery within national healthcare systems.
