معرفی
Martha Canfield is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology at King's College London, based within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and the School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences. Her research focuses on clinical health psychology, including the XPAND Trial studying Xeroderma Pigmentosum—a rare genetic disorder affecting DNA repair—and policy integration for substance-using parents in family law proceedings. She has organized public health events, such as a 2020 webinar on maintaining wellbeing during the pandemic.
Research Interests:
- Health Psychology
- Rare Genetic Disorders
- Substance Use Policy
- Mental Health Interventions
Recent Work:
Her 2024 study highlighted systemic gaps in maternal care within substance use services, advocating for policy reforms. Ongoing projects include the XPAND Trial, addressing photoprotection needs for patients with Xeroderma Pigmentosum.
Labs/Teams:
Member of the Health Psychology Section, a global leader in clinical health psychology research.
