Pablo Romero Sanchiz

Dr. Pablo Romero Sanchiz is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Málaga and has held academic positions at Dalhousie University (Canada) and the University of Roehampton (UK). His research focuses on anxiety-related disorders, addictions, and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying trauma-related mental health issues. He has been awarded prestigious fellowships such as the Río Hortega Fellowship and has published extensively on cannabis use in trauma-exposed individuals, PTSD, and clinical psychology methodologies.

Education:

• PhD (Cum laude) in Psychology, University of Málaga (2011)
• MSc in Neuroscience, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (2015)
• BSc in Psychology, University of Málaga (2003)
• Clinical Psychology Residency, Hospital of Jaén (2009)

Research Interests:

• Cannabis use and trauma comorbidity
• PTSD and substance use disorders
• Neuroimmunological markers in mental health
• Clinical assessment and treatment methods
• Anxiety sensitivity and its behavioral correlates

Key Publications Highlight Trends:

• Investigates trauma-cue induced cannabis craving and PTSD interactions
• Examines gender differences in substance use and mental health outcomes
• Develops psychometric tools for clinical assessment (e.g., Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3)
• Explores neurobiological pathways using plasma biomarker analysis

Awards and Grants:

• Río Hortega Fellowship (2014-2016)
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research Grant (2021-2022)
• Higher Education Academy Fellowship

Professional Contributions:

• Member of the School of Psychology's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
• Vice-chair of the University's Research Ethics Committee
• Teaches courses like Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psychology
• Active in media engagements discussing mental health topics

Labs/Teams: Leads the REALab (Research on Emotional and Addictive Processes) at Sussex.