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Dr. Janelle Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology and Director of Graduate Studies at Queen Mary University of London's School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. Her research focuses on social connections, identity, health, and well-being, with a particular emphasis on older adults, mental health, and technology applications in healthcare. She collaborates across disciplines, including Engineering and Law, to address challenges like dementia detection, falls prevention, and gambling harm reduction.
Her work explores how identity influences mental health outcomes (e.g., schizophrenia, depression) and evaluates interventions like community-based arts programs for older adults. She also investigates the role of technology in healthcare, such as wearable devices and millimetre-wave radar systems for monitoring aging populations. Recent projects include examining banks' roles in mitigating gambling-related financial harm.
Dr. Jones has secured grants totaling over £700,000, including funding from the EPSRC, AHRC, and GambleAware. She supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering interdisciplinary research teams. Her contributions span academic publications, policy reports, and public engagement initiatives, reflecting a commitment to translating research into societal impact.
Her affiliations include the Centre for Brain and Behaviour, where she collaborates on brain-behavior interactions. She also leads initiatives like the 'Staying Connected' arts program and the 'Posh Club' for residential care residents, demonstrating her dedication to improving health outcomes through innovative, community-driven approaches.
