Prof Robert West
Emeritus Professor
Behavioural Science and Health
Institute of Epidemiology & Health
- Joined UCL
- 1st Jun 2020
Research summary
Current research programme: » Understanding and measuring the nicotine withdrawal syndrome » Evaluation of pharmacological and behavioural aids to smoking cessation » Smoking and smoking cessation patterns in the population » Evidence-based guidelines on smoking cessation for health professionals » Understanding motivation Editorial work: » Former Editor in Chief, Addiction » Assistant Editor, Addiction Abstracts
Teaching summary
I am involved in developing and contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate courses relating to areas of research in which I am involved both in the UK and overseas. I am also involved in training health professionals and researchers in clinical and research skills relating to these areas of study.
Education
- University of London
- Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy | 1982
- University of London
- First Degree, Bachelor of Science | 1977