Philipp Frank

Philipp Frank is a Senior Research Fellow at University College London's Division of Psychiatry within the Faculty of Brain Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of epidemiology, psychiatry, and omics research, particularly investigating immune system disturbances linked to depression, proteomic-based aging mechanisms, and mental health in older populations. He is currently funded by the Wellcome Trust Collaborative Award for work on plasma proteins, lifestyle factors, and dementia risk. Frank holds a PhD in Epidemiological Psychiatry from UCL and previously worked at the University of Helsinki and King's College London.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiological Psychiatry (UCL, 2018–2023)
• MSc in Health Psychology (UCL, 2016–2017)

Research interests include:

• Depression heterogeneity and biomarker discovery
• Proteomic signatures of organ-specific aging
• Systemic inflammation and cognitive decline
• Socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes

Recent work emphasizes longitudinal cohort studies (e.g., Whitehall II) to explore aging biomarkers and lifestyle impacts. His publications address topics like obesity-comorbidity links, trauma's health consequences, and systemic inflammation mechanisms.

Frank collaborates widely, speaking at conferences and supervising research. He is fluent in English and German, and actively engages in peer review and outreach. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).