معرفی
Dr Felix McNulty is a Lecturer in Adolescent Health Inequalities at Lancaster University's Faculty of Health and Medicine, within the Health Research department. Their research focuses on queer phenomenologies, critical weight studies, and LGBTQ+ youth mental health, centering trans and gender non-conforming experiences. ESRC-funded doctoral work explored embodiment and body negotiations among trans/non-binary individuals, challenging clinical framing of eating practices. Recent publications address mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth amid cisheteronormative systems.
Education:
- PhD Sociology (Lancaster University, 2016–2021)
- MA Gender and Women’s Studies (Distinction, Lancaster University, 2013–2015)
- BA Drama & English Literature (First Class, University of Manchester, 2008–2011)
Research Interests: Dr McNulty critiques cisgenderist assumptions in health research, emphasizing fat studies and trans health disparities. Their work intersects sociology, critical theory, and public health advocacy. Recent projects include the Queer Futures 2 study on youth mental health interventions and the Critical Dietetics and Public Health initiative.
Awards:
- Associate Fellow Status (Higher Education Authority, 2019)
Advising & Engagement: Supervised PhD student Helen Stockton. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including the Gender Space Learning Partnership (consultancy, 2023–2025). Presented findings at conferences like the International Association of Youth Mental Health and Trans-Forming Medicine symposia.
