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Paolo Fusar-Poli is an Associate Professor at the University of Pavia's Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences and Reader in Youth Mental Health at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). He holds a MD, PhD, and RCPsych qualification. His research focuses on preventing severe mental disorders, particularly psychosis, with emphasis on early intervention strategies, clinical high-risk populations, and neuroimaging biomarkers. He leads the EPIC group, specializing in early psychosis detection and intervention.
Key roles include module leader for the MSc Early Interventions in Psychosis, editorial board member, and principal investigator on grants addressing mental health prevention. He chairs networks like the ECNP Prevention of Mental Disorders Network and the Pan-London Network for Psychosis Prevention. Notable contributions include over 335 PubMed publications, an h-index of 83, and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher from 2015-2019.
Recent research trends highlight work on racial/ethnic disparities in clinical trials, digital health technologies for schizophrenia, and biomarker development through initiatives like the Accelerating Medicines Partnership® Schizophrenia Program. His work integrates patient-reported experiences and AI-driven methodologies to improve mental health outcomes.
- Grants & Funding: Principal investigator/co-investigator in international grants focusing on psychosis prevention.
- Labs/Teams: Leads the EPIC group and collaborates with the Prediction Modelling Group at King's College.
- Education: Trained in psychiatry and public health, with postdoctoral experience at King's College since 2012.
