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Prof Glyn Lewis
Professor of Epidemiological Psychiatry
Division of Psychiatry
Faculty of Brain Sciences
- Joined UCL
- 26th Jul 2017
Research summary
I am interested in investigating the causes of psychiatric disorder, particularly depressive illness and psychosis. Causal factors that are potentially preventable could be especially useful but clues to aetiology also can improve our understanding of illness and help to devise treatments. I also carry out randomised controlled trials to evaluate treatments for depression in primary care. I aim to carry out research that has practical implications in improving clinical care of people with psychiatric disorder. I want to identify those advances in our neuroscientific understanding that could lead to practicable benefits for patients.
Teaching summary
I am interested in teaching psychiatrists and medical students about why research does and often does not inform clinical practice.
Education
- Institute of Psychiatry
- Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy | 1991
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Other higher degree, Master of Science | 1989
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Doctorate, Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists | 1987
- University College London
- Doctorate, Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 1982
- University of Oxford
- Other higher degree, Master of Science (by research) | 1980
- University of Oxford
- First Degree, Bachelor of Arts | 1978
Biography
I trained as a psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital and as an epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. My first research post was in the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London where I obtained my PhD. Before arriving in UCL I worked in the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff.