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Dr. Julia Pearce is Reader in Social Psychology and Security Studies at King's College London's Department of War Studies. Her research examines psychological and behavioral responses to extreme events including terrorism and pandemics, with particular focus on vulnerable groups.
Research challenges assumptions about public panic during crises, demonstrating under-response can be as problematic as over-response. Current projects include risk communication strategies for diverse communities during health emergencies and university responses to radicalization.
Significant contributions include the "Run, Hide, Tell" firearm attack guidance evaluation and COVID-19 vaccine communication for ethnic minorities. Serves as Honorary Public Health Academic Consultant at UKHSA and contributed to SAGE during the pandemic. Directs research within the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emergency Preparedness and Response.
