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Gail Gilchrist is Professor at the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre and Professor of Addictions Healthcare Research within the Addictions Drugs Research Group at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Her work significantly contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and well-being.
Her research expertise spans several critical areas in mental health and addictions:
- Intimate Partner Violence (100% focus)
- Mental Health (56% focus)
- Systematic Reviews (44% focus)
- Drug Use (37% focus)
- Depressive Disorders (25% focus)
- Alcohol Consumption (21% focus)
- Group Interventions (21% focus)
- Drug Therapy (20% focus)
Professor Gilchrist's recent research has focused on the intersection of substance use and violence, particularly examining intimate partner violence perpetrated by men in substance use treatment. Her work includes developing and evaluating interventions like the ADVANCE program, studying ketamine use patterns globally, and investigating the experiences of fathers in substance use treatment involved in childcare proceedings. Her research employs diverse methodologies including systematic reviews, feasibility studies, and multi-method evaluations.
She has secured significant research funding, leading multiple projects including the ADVANCE-D trial (2023-2027) and the Maudsley BRC project (2022-2027), with a total of 25 projects to her credit. Her work has generated 105 research outputs with 2,525 citations, demonstrating substantial impact in her field.
Professor Gilchrist has supervised 6 students throughout her career, contributing to the development of next-generation researchers in addictions and mental health. Her research has practical implications for clinical practice and policy, particularly in developing evidence-based interventions for high-risk populations.
