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Matthew Broome is a Professor of Psychiatry and Youth Mental Health at the University of Birmingham, serving as Director of the Institute for Mental Health. He holds a joint appointment as Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist with Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and is an NIHR Clinical Research Lead. His academic credentials include dual PhDs in Psychiatry (neuroimaging/cognitive neuropsychology) and Philosophy, alongside MBChB (Medical Doctorate) and FRCPsych (Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists).
Broome’s research focuses on early psychosis, mood instability, autism-schizophrenia overlap, and the philosophy/ethics of mental health. He leads the Institute for Mental Health’s MSc program and co-teaches interdisciplinary modules on mental health ethics. His clinical work involves early intervention services (e.g., OASIS prodromal program) and he advises on policy for organizations like the International Association of Youth Mental Health.
- Education: BSc Neuropharmacology, MBChB Medicine (University of Birmingham)
- Postgraduate Training: Psychiatry at Maudsley Hospital (London), University of Oxford (Clinical Research Fellow)
- Affiliations: Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics (Distinguished Research Fellow)
His research outputs emphasize translational approaches bridging neuroimaging, clinical practice, and ethical frameworks. Notable contributions include the Accelerating Medicines Partnership for Schizophrenia (AMP SCZ) global cohort study and influential work on self-harm peer dynamics in adolescents.
- Grants: NIHR-funded research, EU Horizon projects
- Editorial Roles: Deputy Editor, British Journal of Psychiatry
- Labs/Teams: Birmingham Institute for Mental Health’s Early Psychosis Research Group
Broome’s advisory work spans clinical guidelines (NICE) and global mental health initiatives, emphasizing youth mental health equity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
