Deborah Lycett

Professor Deborah Lycett is a renowned academic and researcher in public health, clinical nutrition, and behavioral health. She holds the position of **Professor** and **Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)** with a focus on Skills and Education. Her affiliations include the **Senior Research Management Group** and the **Centre for Healthcare and Communities**.

Education**: BSc (Hons), PGCHE, PhD.

Research Interests**: Her work spans smoking cessation strategies, weight management interventions, chronic kidney disease dietary management, and the integration of spiritual care into clinical practice. She is particularly active in exploring the role of religion and social media in healthcare, including eating disorder recovery and mental health. Her research often employs mixed-methods approaches, including systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and randomized controlled trials.

Key Themes in Publications**: Her articles address topics such as e-cigarette use in pregnancy, peer support for dietary adherence in chronic diseases, and the development of digital health interventions for marginalized populations. She emphasizes health equity and patient-centered care in her work.

Advising**: Accepting PhD students, with 13 supervised works documented. Her research teams focus on translating evidence into policy and practice.

Labs/Teams**: Active within the **Centre for Healthcare and Communities**, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects addressing population health challenges.