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Linda Thomson is a Senior Research Fellow in Health Disparities at University College London (UCL), affiliated with the Arts and Sciences (BASc) division. She specializes in cognitive psychology, focusing on learning, memory, and evaluation methods. Her work bridges heritage studies, public health, and psychological research, with a focus on addressing health inequalities through cultural and community assets.
**Education**:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), Birkbeck College, 1993
- Doctor of Philosophy, Birkbeck College, 2001
- Postgraduate Certificate, Institute of Education, 2008
**Research Interests**: Linda’s work spans heritage and museum studies, public health, clinical and cognitive psychology, and methodological approaches in sociological and psychological research. She leads projects such as 'Mobilising Cultural and Natural Community Assets to Combat Health Inequalities' (UKRI-AHRC) and has contributed to initiatives like 'Museums on Prescription' and 'Heritage in Hospitals.'
**Awards**: She has received the Museums and Heritage Award for Educational Initiative and two Royal Society of Public Health awards, recognizing her contributions to arts and health, and sustainable development.
**Collaborations and Grants**: Linda has secured over £2 million in research funding, leading projects focused on community health interventions. She is a key collaborator in global initiatives, including speaking engagements in New Delhi and Riga.
**Labs/Teams**: She is part of UCL’s Culture-Nature-Health Research Group, which explores interdisciplinary approaches to health disparities through cultural and environmental lenses.
