Dr Sarah Jackson

Principal Research Fellow

Behavioural Science and Health

Institute of Epidemiology & Health

Joined UCL: 1st Nov 2013

Research summary

Sarah's research focuses on behavioural influences on health. Of particular interest are: (i) the causes and consequences of obesity and weight change; (ii) factors that influence smokers' motivation and attempts to quit; (iii) the links between health-related behaviours and the onset and progression of chronic diseases, particularly cancer; (iv) the impact of chronic diseases on health and wellbeing; (v) the ways in which social factors, such as discrimination and interpersonal relationships, influence health behaviours, health and wellbeing. To do this work she makes use of large, population-based datasets including the Smoking and Alcohol Toolkit Studies, and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing.

Teaching summary

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

PhD supervision

Module lead: MSc Health Psychology

Education

University College London: Other Postgraduate qualification (including professional), ATQ03 - Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow | 2019
University College London: Doctorate, Doctorat | 2014
Roehampton University: Other higher degree, Master of Science | 2010
University of Sussex: First Degree, Bachelor of Science | 2009