Lisa Thorn

Lisa Thorn is a researcher at the University of Westminster, affiliated with the Psychophysiology and Stress Research Group (PSRG). Her work focuses on the physiological pathways linking stress, well-being, and health, particularly through the lens of cortisol secretion patterns.

• Doctorate in Psychology (2007), University of Westminster
• First degree: University of Westminster

Lisa's research explores diurnal cortisol rhythms, the cortisol awakening response (CAR), and their relationships with stress, seasonal affective disorder, and executive function. She has contributed extensively to methodological advancements in cortisol measurement and its psychological correlates.

Her publications emphasize psychoneuroendocrinology, analyzing CAR variability, stress reactivity, and biomarker accuracy. She collaborates with colleagues like Angela Clow and Nina Smyth, advancing cortisol research in health psychology contexts.

As a supervisor, Lisa guided doctoral research by Natasha Ramachandran, Robin Law, and Nina Smyth on topics including cortisol-melatonin interactions and stress-related postural control. She remains active in the PSRG, investigating how cortisol secretion patterns influence health outcomes.