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Dr. Gozde Ozakinci is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews. She holds expertise in health psychology with a focus on health behaviors and lived experiences of long-term conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications to design effective behavior change programs.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bogazici University
- Master of Science in Health Psychology, University College London
- Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Rutgers University
Her research explores individual and contextual influences on health behaviors, including smoking cessation, physical activity, and dietary habits. A key focus is fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), an area where she has conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses to evaluate intervention efficacy. She also investigates psychological aspects of living with chronic conditions, emphasizing emotional and behavioral management strategies.
Dr. Ozakinci's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being (SDG3). She has collaborated with organizations like the Royal & Ancient Golf Club and NHS Scotland on projects promoting physical activity and lifestyle improvements. Her research has been supported by grants including the EPSRC and New Jersey Cancer Research Award.
- Awards:
- Associate Fellow
- 2002 New Jersey Cancer Research Award
She actively participates in academic activities including editorial work for Psychological Research and peer review for journals like Tobacco Control. Her projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration between health practitioners, policymakers, and patients to optimize health outcomes.
