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Clinical Research MRes/PG Cert

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MRes - Master of Research

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The Clinical Research MRes is a multi-disciplinary course aimed at practitioners who wish to develop their clinical or academic research careers. The course seeks to enhance the skills and knowledge needed for supporting, delivering and integrating research into clinical practice, as well as fostering evidence-based practice. Practitioners with the appropriate innovation and critical-thinking skills may be supported to undertake further study at MPhil/PhD level with the aim of developing a future clinical academic career.

Course detail

Our MRes programme is flexible, allowing for full- or part-time study. There is also the option of completing a PG Certificate in Clinical Research. New funding offered by the HEE/NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical Academic Fellowship scheme has made this a more popular choice among students. Although you need to apply directly to the NIHR for this funding, we can support you with your application. Additional support is available to Practitioners with the appropriate innovation and critical-thinking skills to develop a future clinical academic career. The purpose of this taught programme is to develop students’ knowledge and research skills to enhance their current and future careers in supporting, delivering and integrating research into clinical practice, and fostering evidence-based practice.

Teaching and assessment

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face online/in-person teaching will be complemented and supported with digital education technologies so that students experience digital learning and assessment. Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written assignments such as essays and portfolios. The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change. There will be a variety of assessment tasks, depending on the optional modules you select. These can include coursework, exams and other written assignments such as essays and portfolios. Your course also includes a dissertation in clinical research. As well as attending seminars, lectures, workshops and tutorials, you will also need to spend time on independent study.

Career prospects

Graduates from this course go on to develop a research or a clinical-academic career or move into a senior leadership role. Students can also exit with a PGCert award.

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Students should have a Bachelor's degree with minimum 2:1 honours and a professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professionals Council (or equivalent experience). In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

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Our mission at King’s Clinical Trials Unit is to assure excellence, efficiency and transparency in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials, for the benefit of patients and society.

KCTU is formed of collaborative academic and operational teams, supporting a portfolio of high-quality clinical trials. Centralised expertise streamlines delivery of the most complex aspects of trials.

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Embark on a transformative journey with the Clinical Research MRes programme at King's College London, designed for aspiring practitioners keen on advancing their clinical or academic research careers. This multi-disciplinary course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to integrate research into clinical practice, promoting evidence-based decision-making. Delve into contemporary issues with experienced researchers and explore a range of optional modules, including Advanced Assessment Skills and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The programme's structure includes mandatory modules like Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, culminating in a dissertation. Stand out with a Bachelor's degree and professional registration, meeting the entry requirements for this prestigious course. Benefit from studying at the top Nursing Faculty in the UK and 2nd worldwide, situated across King's Thames-side campuses in London. Elevate your career prospects with the opportunity to pursue a research or clinical-academic path or transition into a senior leadership role upon graduation.

About the course

The Clinical Research MRes is a multi-disciplinary course aimed at practitioners who wish to develop their clinical or academic research careers. The course seeks to enhance the skills and knowledge needed for supporting, delivering and integrating research into clinical practice, as well as fostering evidence-based practice. Practitioners with the appropriate innovation and critical-thinking skills may be supported to undertake further study at MPhil/PhD level with the aim of developing a future clinical academic career.

Entry Requirements

Normally a Bachelor's degree with minimum 2:1 honours and a professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professionals Council (or equivalent experience). In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.

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Research at King’s

At King’s, we pride ourselves on developing new treatments and groundbreaking surgical techniques, to help improve patient care.

How does research help King’s patients?

Research means turning promising ideas or interesting theories into real benefits for King’s patients and members of the local community.

King’s currently has more than 500 research projects running, ranging from testing new surgical devices or drugs, to studies aimed at helping us to improve our understanding of mental health issues.

However, research projects cannot get started without the participation of one key group of people: our patients. We rely on the patients we treat to volunteer and take part in research projects. This is good for the Trust (we get to see how new treatments work in practice) and it is exciting for our patients (they benefit from groundbreaking treatments earlier than they would otherwise).

Our five year strategy

Alongside our partners, we are ideally placed to support the UK Government’s vision to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research and innovation, as outlined in their 2017 Industrial Strategy . In April 2019, we launched our Research and Innovation Five Year Strategy , which outlines our three key aims and strategic objectives which will enable us to achieve this goal.

We have published yearly progress reports about our achievements within each aim:

• Research and Innovation Strategy: One year on
• Research and Innovation Strategy: Two years on
• Research and Innovation Strategy: Three years on
• Research and Development Strategy: Four years on

Find out more about our recent successful health research projects and how you can get involved as a patient .

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Haematology research and innovation

Our CAP provides a patient-centred research programme with two integrated clinical trial research units, so patients from across the region have access to many of the latest treatments and developments. 

Research teams across King’s Health Partners Haematology have demonstrated continued success in being the first to recruit to multiple competitive global trials, and leading recruitment to many national and international clinical trials. We also work closely with commercial partners to host national and international clinical trials as well as funded Investigator Initiated Trials. 

Our haematology clinical trials and research studies are delivered by dedicated research teams in the following units: 

• Haematology Research Unit at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; 
• Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials Unit at the Cancer Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. 

We also have access to state-of-the art research facilities at  

• NIHR King’s Clinical Research Facility  at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 
• NIHR Clinical Research Facility  at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust; the only Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) phase I accredited NHS-managed CRF in London. 
• The  Cell Therapy Unit  within the NIHR King’s Clinical Research Facility.  
• The  Gene Therapy Vector Facility  at King’s College London. 

Current clinical trials

Please follow the links below for details of current trials across our specialisms: 

• Cellular and transplant therapy  
• Classical haematology  
• Lymphoid leukaemias and lymphoma  
• Myeloid disorders  
• Plasma cell disorders  
• Red cell disorders  
• Thrombosis and haemostasis  

Achievements

We have secured funding through competitive open-call research bids from pharmaceutical, biotech, government and charity funding bodies to enable pre-clinical research and its translation, including first-in-human (phase 1) trials and later phase clinical trials. 

Our research has been published in peer reviewed journals including New England Journal of Medicine, the Lancet, Nature, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blood and many others, demonstrating the extensive and innovative research taking place across our CAP. We are making significant contributions to the ever-evolving body of knowledge and helping advance care and treatment options for our patients.  

Examples of success include: 

• King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have been awarded funding and are accredited IMPACT and TAP Centres; these are accelerated research platforms for the development and delivery of pioneering clinical trials in stem cell transplant (IMPACT) and blood cancers (TAP). 
• We play an internationally leading role in the development of molecular monitoring techniques for acute myeloid leukaemia. This has led to the establishment of an international reference laboratory for patients treated in and outside clinical trials, opening the door to truly personalised therapy.  
• Our myeloproliferative neoplasms service is an international centre of excellence and work here has led to the discovery of driver mutations and delivery of targeted therapies, which are now approved. We continue to provide global leadership of cutting edge commercial and academic trials. We have led the world literature for management of pregnancy and young patients with these conditions. 
• The Cell and Gene Therapy at King’s College London produces the largest number of lentivirus and retrovirus (gene carriers) based vectors for regulatory approved clinical trials in Europe. 
• King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Haematology department is one of the first accredited CAR-T centres in the UK offering commercial CAR-T products (a type of immunotherapy which involves collecting and using the patients' own immune cells to treat their condition) for cancer treatment, as well as several CAR-T trials for a range of haematological malignancies. 

Read our  latest news  and learn more about  upcoming events . 

To get in touch with the Team and learn more about our work, please email  KHPHaematology @kcl.ac.uk .

The South East London Plasma Cell Disorders Registry

The South East London Plasma Cell Disorders Registry (SEL PCD Registry) is a research database collecting information on patients with a range of plasma cell disorders including 

• Myeloma 
• Monoclonal gammopathies 
• AL amyloidosis 
• POEMS syndrome 
• Solitary plasmacytomas 
• IgM neuropathy 

The Registry is a collaborative project initiated by King’s Health Partners (King’s College Hospital and Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals), and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The information we gather is being made available for quality improvement audits and research studies. 

Data summary

The Registry collects routine clinical data from existing patient records, without any additional procedures or data collection exercises for patients. Data collected include: 

Basic demographic details such as gender, age, and ethnicity: Relevant diagnostic details Information on all treatments administered, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplant, and spinal surgery Response, progression, and toxicity details, to judge treatment effectiveness.

Consent and confidentiality

We are inviting all patients with plasma cell disorders under the care of one of the participating sites to enrol in the registry. The data that we collect on consenting patients is pseudonymised and stored securely. This means any direct identifiers (names, NHS numbers, addresses, etc) are removed to protect patient confidentiality. Registry governance 

A Registry Oversight Committee meets twice yearly to review Registry activities. The Committee comprises the lead consultant from each participating site alongside patient representatives, Information Governance experts, and other interested parties. The Committee monitors data collection, reviews requests for data use, and oversees the publication of findings. 

All requests for data to complete audits and research studies are tracked, reviewed, and approved by the Registry Oversight Committee. Audits are internal reviews of data conducted by NHS Trusts, and are therefore required to meet the initiating Trusts’ standards of data protection and scientific rigour. 

Research studies are those that originate from within or without the Trust with the aim of publication, usually in a medical or scientific journal. These studies will inform the development of future care. All proposed research projects are required to demonstrate orientation towards patient benefit, ensure potential ethical issues have been thought through and mitigated, and must display statistical / scientific viability of expected outcomes. 

All patient data supplied to researchers or for audits is fully anonymised to protect patient confidentiality. For more details or to enrol in the Registry, please contact  kch-tr. selpcdregistry @nhs.net .  

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The NIHR King's Clinical Research Facility

The NIHR King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF) opened in November 2012.

The building comprises two main research areas within King's College Hospital's Cheyne Wing. The Clinical Research Facility spans three floors with a further standalone unit, the Clinical Trials Facility. Each area has been designed and built to complement the other in terms of the ability to offer a unique and neutral space to carry out trials in a dedicated research setting.

The King's CRF: 

• facilitate the work of established investigators,
• encourage and support the use of the facilities by new investigators
• and provide an environment in which the pharmaceutical industry will collaborate actively with our clinical investigators.

We can accommodate all types of trials ranging from day and overnight studies to longer term stays.

Visit their webpages:  www.maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-kings-clinical-research-facility

The Cell Therapy Unit

The Cell Therapy Unit on the second floor is the largest manufacturing facility of its kind currently built in either academia or industry in Europe, with capacity to produce more than six final products simultaneously and a total of around a thousand therapies per year. This unit is financially supported through both the NHS and NIHR.

This is a complex and sophisticated Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Unit built to the exacting standards required to meet the licensing requirements of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the manufacture of human cell and gene based therapies.

The Clinical Research Facility is academically supported by King’s Health Partners , a pioneering collaboration between King’s College London , South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust , Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust , King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust .

The facility is funded directly through a National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) grant and indirectly through the Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

If you’d like to see what our facilities look like where these clinical trials take place, please take a look at our 360 tour below:  

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Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework

The Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework provides Master’s level qualifications.

It's for experienced healthcare practitioners from all professional backgrounds who want to take on leadership roles in clinical research delivery.

Qualifications

Part-time courses in clinical research delivery:

• Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate Diploma

• Master's degree
• One to three years
• Online and practical workplace-based experience modules
• Offered by four universities in England

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It's a national framework of   Master’s level qualifications.  We worked with  the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges ( AoMRC ),  the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and universities to develop it.

The framework aims to give you the skills and confidence to lead and support clinical research studies. It focuses on the practical elements of clinical research delivery.

There are two key elements:

• Online modules - flexible access to theoretical modules that provide an insight into the delivery of clinical research.
• Research Practice Experience (RPE ) – practical modules where learners put their learning into practice by working on clinical research studies under the supervision of a senior researcher.

The video below gives an overview of the Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework:

"The possibility of having [the course] online brings a lot of flexibility. It allows you not only to attend lectures from wherever you are, but also to go back on them so you can really dig deep into the content. So that has been really positive." Javi Magan Ventura, past student

There are three qualifications on offer.

You can take the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma as individual qualifications.

Once you've achieved the Postgraduate Diploma, you can progress to the full Master’s degree.

Postgraduate Certificate (entry level)

• The Postgraduate Certificate provides core learning modules to quickly bring learners to the level of Co-Investigators on a variety of studies
• Graduates may be able to act as Principal Investigators on less complex research studies as their expertise deepens
• The qualification consists of one Research Practice Experience (RPE) module and, depending on the university delivering the course, two or three online modules

Eligibility

You are usually expected to be from a registered healthcare profession and have a degree in a relevant subject to take the Postgraduate Certificate. You could start at this level if you have an equivalent qualification or relevant experience. You will need to discuss this with the university you want to apply to.

• The Postgraduate Diploma extends learners’ expertise and offers different opportunities for methodological specialisation, depending on which university you enrol in
• Graduates may be able to act as Principal Investigators on a variety of research studies according to their clinical expertise
• This qualification consists of one RPE module and two online modules

You usually need to pass the Postgraduate Certificate before progressing to the Postgraduate Diploma. You could start at this level if you have an equivalent qualification or relevant experience.  You will need to discuss this with the university you want to apply to.

Master's degree

• This qualification consists of a dissertation based on a research project
• Typically Master's graduates will be able to act as Principal Investigators on most studies, according to their clinical expertise

Learners who have achieved the Postgraduate Diploma can progress to the Master’s degree. 

"The course work has given me the confidence to undertake clinical research, and it played an essential role in my recent promotion to a senior research nurse." Arvin Fernando, student

Research Practice Experience (RPE)

You will develop your research delivery skills through RPE modules where you are supported and supervised by a senior researcher, who will provide shadowing opportunities for you to learn.

You'll gain hands-on experience, allowing you to take responsibility for specific areas of clinical research delivery.

Watch this video of a learner and supervisor discussing the Postgraduate Certificate Research Practice Experience module to understand more about what is involved.

"In terms of practicality, having that [Research Practice Experience module] supervisor who takes an active part in your research activities on a weekly, daily or monthly basis, is very important and balances out [the online nature of the theoretical modules]." Trish Tsuro, former student

To find out more about the different RPE modules offered by each university, please visit their websites or  contact them directly.

Who are the qualifications for?

All the qualifications are aimed at experienced healthcare practitioners from all professional backgrounds who aspire to take on leadership roles in clinical research delivery, such as Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator.

This includes those who have little or no research experience and those currently working in research delivery.

How long do the qualifications take to complete?

The part time courses are designed for learners with busy work schedules. 

As a guide:

• courses start in September/October and each qualification will take about 10 months to complete
• it takes three years to get the full Master's degree if you start at Postgraduate Certificate level
• you will need to study for 10-15 hours each week for a 15 credit module. However, this will vary throughout the courses.  Each qualification consists of 60 credits, which is approximately 600 hours
• you will also spend time on workplace-based tasks in the RPE modules

Where you can study and how to apply

The universities offering the courses set the entry requirements and course fees.  Find out more and apply directly:

• King’s College London - Clinical Research Delivery   MSc/PG Dip
• Newcastle University - Clinical Research Delivery PGCert
• University of   Exeter - MSc Leading Clinical Research Delivery (Online), PG Certificate, PG Diploma
• University of Sheffield - Health and Clinical Research Delivery   MSc, PG Diploma

Course funding 

How much do the qualifications cost.

The cost of the courses vary, depending on the course and the university. You’ll find all the details of these on each of the university websites, see links above.

Bursary applications are now open for the academic year 2024/25 to cover your course fees.

Find out who is eligible for bursaries, how to apply and  explore other funding options on our course funding page .

Evidence shows that clinically research-active organisations have better patient care outcomes, a happier workforce and benefit the health and care system overall. Find out more about the benefits of being active in research:

• embedding a research culture
• making a difference stories

It's also important for organisations to prove that they take part in appropriate research projects as this is included in the  Care Quality Commission’s Well-led sources of evidence for healthcare providers.

Find out more about how you can support staff with these qualifications on the Course funding and employer information page:  Information for employers

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For general enquiries, please email:  [email protected]  

For course-specific queries, please email the relevant university:

• King's College London - email:  [email protected]  
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Department of Psychosis Studies

World-leading research.

The Department of Psychosis Studies is one of the world’s leading centres for research into psychotic disorders. It is part of the School of Academic Psychiatry.

Our mission: we aim to advance the understanding and treatment of psychotic disorders across all stages to improve the lives of patients and their families.

Our ethos: we take an inclusive approach that respects diverse opinions and backgrounds and includes patient and carer views to support staff and students in our mission.

Our staff include clinical and non-clinical scientists with a wide range of expertise. Their research has been recognised by over 100 research awards, and multiple members of staff have been named by Web of Science as amongst the leading researchers in the world in psychiatry/ neuroscience. We have many research programmes involving national and international partnerships, often with our department acting as the lead site in multi-centre collaborations. 

W e have been identified as the leading schizophrenia research institution in the world based on impact .  Our findings have influenced national and international guidelines and policies to improve the care of people with psychosis. 

Head of Department: Professor Oliver Howes

Deputy Head of Department: Professor Sagnik Bhattacharyya

Major research themes and methodologies

Our research includes the following major themes: Comorbidities & transdiagnostic approaches; Interventions; Neuroscience & biological mechanisms; Prediction and analytics; Risk factors and population health; and Treatment resistance.

Our work involves a wide range of methodologies, including artificial intelligence/ digital technologies and interventions, cognitive neuroscience approaches, epidemiology, experimental medicine and clinical trials, ex vivo analyses, genomics, health service and applied research, meta-analysis and evidence synthesis, prevention and early intervention, psychological approaches, psychopathology/ phenomenology, neuroimaging, real world data analyses and natural language processing, and stem cell techniques.

Key strengths of our research include the integration of biological and psychosocial approaches and strong collaboration between disciplines and across research centres. 

World-leading education

The Department provides internationally regarded postgraduate education through our MSc programmes, PhD and MD(Res) degrees and clinical courses (often in collaboration with Maudsley Learning).

We host a thriving student community from all over the world. Our teaching staff include world experts and clinical leaders in their fields. The expertise of our teaching staff, combined with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and links to clinical services, provides a unique and diverse learning environment.

MSc Courses

The Department hosts three complementary MSc courses, which consistently receive excellent student feedback. Many of our MSc students progress to study with us at PhD-level, or work in research or clinical roles.

Mental Health Studies MSc : In this programme, leading experts provide an in-depth exploration of the latest research and clinical practices in mental health. Graduates will be well prepared to navigate the diverse landscape of mental health careers spanning research, clinical work, and policy-making.

Psychiatric Research MSc: This MSc provides in depth training in performing clinical research into mental health conditions. It is ideally suited to postgraduate students who wish to pursue a research career, whether in university, industry or other sectors, towards better understanding and treating psychiatric disorders.  

Early Intervention in Psychosis MSc : Early intervention in psychosis is an evidence-based approach that combines psychosocial treatment with medication. Because of its success, early intervention is now a crucial part of mental health services worldwide. This unique MSc course provides world-class theoretical and practical training in early intervention, covering the identification and treatment of early symptoms of psychosis.

PhD and MD(Res) Degrees

The Department has around 50 postgraduate students, and a thriving postgraduate student committee who organise social and other events. We offer a wide range of opportunities for people wishing to undertake a PhD or, for clinicians, an MD(Res). Feel free to contact Dr Matthew Kempton or Professor Oliver Howes for more information. General information is available at: Postgraduate Research Programmes .

Clinical links

A great strength of the Department is its close clinical links. The  Psychosis Clinical Academic Group (CAG) integrates our research with high quality clinical services for psychosis. These include prevention, early intervention, community, side-effect management, treatment resistance and rehabilitation services for patients in South London and tertiary services which receive referrals from across the UK (e.g. National Psychosis Unit ). The CAG structure facilitates the involvement of patients in research, the rapid translation of research findings into clinical practice, and student placements to gain clinical experience.

Culture, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (CED&I)

The Department is committed to promoting a positive environment for all its students, staff and other members of its community which is free from all forms of prejudice, discrimination, harassment and bullying. This is led by an active CEDI team within the Department.

For more information, please visit  the IoPPN diversity and inclusion web pages .

Opportunities for students and junior faculty

Students and junior faculty have lots of opportunities to develop their skills and interests and contribute to the Department. Student representatives sit on the departmental committees. There is a thriving student committee, which runs activities for students in the Department. Junior faculty also sit on departmental committees and have mentors in the department, as well as access to support for grant writing and other activities.

The Department often has vacancies for new members of staff, including for research workers, educators, lecturers and post-doctoral researchers. Please visit the IoPPN vacancies pages for a list of current vacancies.

Our courses

Clinical neuropsychiatry msc.

Our MSc in Clinical Neuropsychiatry will allow students to develop the skills and knowledge required to specialise in neuropsychiatry as a clinician or academic.

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Early Intervention in Psychosis MSc

Our unique Early Intervention in Psychosis course provides world-class specialised training in the early identification and clinical treatment of psychosis, focusing on the detection and management of early symptoms.

Mental Health Studies MSc

Our Mental Health Studies MSc course will equip you with the relevant knowledge in the field of mental health and provide you with the opportunity to examine one area further through both theoretical and empirical research.

Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology MSc

Our Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology course is unique in the UK and Europe. It draws on contemporary psychological, psychiatric and organisational theory to examine the causes, effects and consequences of mental ill health in the workplace and considers strategies and interventions to improve organisational and individual mental health.

Psychiatric Research MSc

The MSc in Psychiatric Research provides in-depth training in how to perform and evaluate research across the psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on building excellent academic skills, independent thinking and an evidence-based scientific approach to mental health research. During the MSc, students develop a deep understanding of what is currently known about psychiatric disorders and their treatment and how well performed research can enhance knowledge and ultimately improve clinical outcomes.

Latest News from the Department  

Dina Farran, a PhD candidate at the Psychosis studies Department, loPPN, King's College London, has been awarded 1st prize presentation at the recent Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry annual conference. Dina is working under the supervision of Professor Fiona Gaughran and Professor Mark Ashworth is about to submit her thesis at the end of this month. In the presentation, Dina summarised her PhD project entitled “stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and co-morbid physical and mental health problems” consisting of a literature review, 2 observational studies, an intervention and 2 qualitative studies.

Giovanni Amati

Research Assistant

Professor Sagnik Bhattacharyya

Professor of Translational Neuroscience and Psychiatry

Mr Charles Bowman

MRCPsych Course Administrator

Dr Sébastien Brodeur

Visiting Research Fellow

Emma Butler

PhD Student

Dr Matt Butler

Wellcome Doctoral Clinical Research Fellow

Dr Charles Cooper

Clinical Research Fellow

Dr Fiona Coutts

Research Associate in Transdiagnostic Machine Learning

Enrico D'Ambrosio

Dr Cathy Davies

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Dr Eleanor Dawkins

Clinical Research Associate

Mrs Mary-Jane de la Cruz

Senior Departmental Administrator

Dr Kelly Diederen

Lecturer in Psychosis Studies

Professor Alice Egerton

Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology

Mrs Kate Fielding

Research Coordinator, Department of Psychosis Studies

Professor Paolo Fusar-Poli

Professor of Preventive Psychiatry

Professor Fiona Gaughran

Professor of Physical Health and Clinical Therapeutics

Gideon Tutaleni Gideon

Research Associate Data Analyst

Ryan Hammoud

PhD Student and Research Assistant

Research Associate

Dr Charlotte Horne

Postdoctoral research associate

Professor Oliver Howes

Professor of Molecular Psychiatry

Dr Udita Iyengar

Dr Huajie (Lily) Jin

Senior Lecturer in Health Economics

Dr Matthew Kempton

Reader in Neuroimaging Psychiatry

Dr Adrianna Kępińska

Dr Eugenia Kravariti

Reader in Cognitive Neuropsychology - Psychosis Studies

Dr Paris Alexandros Lalousis

Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health

Yifei (Bryan) Lang

Maximin Lange

Bok Man (Perry) Leung

Dr Stephanie Lewis

Clinical Research Training Fellow

Professor James Hunter MacCabe

Professor of Epidemiology and Therapeutics

Rebecca Martland

Dr Robert McCutcheon

Wellcome Career Development Fellow

Professor Andrea Mechelli

Professor of Early Intervention in Mental Health

Click for a full list of people associated with the Department of Psychosis Studies.

Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health (AIM)

The Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health (AIM) lab is co-led by the Chair of Precision Psychiatry Professor Nikolaos Koutsouleris and the Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Dr Paris Alexandros Lalousis. It is a new lab based in the Department of Psychosis Studies at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Our focus is to use AI techniques to improve understanding of mental health disorders and improve diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment tools available for mental health clinicians.

Cognition, Schizophrenia and Imaging Laboratory (CSI Lab)

The Cognition, Schizophrenia and Imaging Laboratory (CSI Lab)   at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience seeks to understand the core biological mechanisms responsible for the development and symptoms of psychotic illness.

Machine Learning in Mental Health Lab

We are a multi-disciplinary group of researchers based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (King's College London). We develop and apply state-of-the-art machine learning methods to investigate a range of mental health disorders, with a particular focus on psychosis. A core aim of our research is to develop and validate clinical tools that could be used to inform diagnosis and treatment of individual patients.

Modinos Lab

We use state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques in humans and animal models to investigate the neural mechanisms involved in emotions, and their role in the development of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.

Psychiatric Imaging

We aim to understand the biological and cognitive mechanisms underlying schizophrenia, bipolar and related disorders to develop better treatments.

STRATA - Schizophrenia: Treatment Resistance and Therapeutic Advances

People with schizophrenia suffer from a range of symptoms including hallucinations (such as hearing voices), delusions (false beliefs) and thought disorder (thoughts not flowing in a logical way).

YoungSpace is a group of researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. We are committed to improving the life quality of young people struggling with mental health issues through high-quality research.

Mechanisms underlying treatment response in psychosis (MUTRIPS)

MUTRIPS in a European Research Council funded project which aims to identify the neural mechanisms underlying antipsychotic treatment response in psychosis. The key hypothesis is that lack of adequate response to treatment, the persistence of symptoms despite optimal contemporary treatment, is characterised by a failure of prefrontal cognitive control mechanisms, specifically in modulation of feedback learning.

Find out more about MUTRIPS

A randomised, double blind, placebo controlled parallel group trial of vitamin D supplementation compared to placebo in people presenting with their First Episode of psychosis Neuroprotection Design.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of vitamin D supplementation in people presenting with their first episode of psychosis. 

Further information:  Trial registration

eCBD, reducing the harmful effects of cannabis use: Finding the optimal CBD:THC ratio.

In this randomised, double-blind experimental study, healthy volunteers will attend 4 experimental sessions in which they will be administered inhaled cannabis, with each session involving a different CBD:THC ratio. The cannabis ratios will be 0:1, 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 CBD:THC. The aim of this study is to explore at what relative dose ratio the harmful effects of THC on cognition and psychopathology are reduced by CBD. 

Investigators :  Professor Philip McGuire ,  Professor Sir Robin Murray ,  Dr Amir Englund ,  Dr Tom Freeman ,  Mr Dominic Oliver ,  Mr Jack Wilson ,  Dr Edward Chesney

• Dr Amir Englund  [email protected]
• Mr Dominic Oliver  [email protected]

In this randomised, double-blind, dose-finding experimental study, frequent problematic cannabis users will attend 3 experimental sessions, in which they will be administered inhaled cannabis, with each session involving a different THC dose. The doses will be 10, 20, and 30mg of THC. The aim of the present preliminary study is to determine which dose of THC induces subclinical paranoid ideations and/or cognitive impairments in frequent cannabis users.

Emotion circuit-based studies of the extended psychosis phenotype

We use neuroimaging methods and behavioural assays to characterise the neural correlates of social and emotional information processing across the psychosis spectrum (schizotypy, clinical high risk of psychosis, first-episode psychosis).

Find out more about this project

Neurodevelopment and Mental Health

Psychotic disorders may result from perturbations at an early stage in development. Studies in people who are born very preterm provide a powerful way of examining the effects of this on cognitive function and mental health in later life. Our department has conducted a series of prospective studies using neuroimaging, neuropsychology and clinical assessments in a large cohort of people who were born preterm and are now entering adulthood.

Contact: Dr Chiara Nosarti  [email protected]

Urban Mind is a citizen-science research project which combines expertise in mental health, urban planning and design, natural sciences and neuroscience. Our aim is to better understand the effects of urban living on mental health, and use this information to help build healthier cities. We are especially interested in developing and validating nature-based solutions to the intersectional challenges of mental health and climate change in vulnerable and marginalised urban communities.

Find out more about this project  

Organization Studies Publishing is Racist: A Call for change

The sleep-circadian interface: A window into mental disorders

The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health

Synaptic changes in psychiatric and neurological disorders: state-of-the art of in vivo imaging

Exploring the relationship between frequent cannabis use, belief updating under uncertainty and psychotic-like symptoms

The lived experience of mental disorders in adolescents: a bottom-up review co-designed, co-conducted and co-written by experts by experience and academics

A blood-free modeling approach for the quantification of the blood-to-brain tracer exchange in TSPO PET imaging

Parkinson's disease psychosis associated with accelerated multidomain cognitive decline

Transcriptional and neurochemical signatures of cerebral blood flow alterations in schizophrenia and the clinical high-risk state for psychosis

Multiscale characterization of cortical signatures in positive and negative schizotypy: A worldwide ENIGMA study

Letter to the Editor on 'Baseline benzodiazepine exposure is associated with greater risk of transition in clinical high-risk for psychosis (CHR-P): a meta-analysis'

Childhood trauma moderates schizotypy-related brain morphology: Analyses of 1182 healthy individuals from the ENIGMA schizotypy working group

Neurochemical models of psychosis risk and onset

Intranasal oxytocin increases heart-rate variability in men at clinical high risk for psychosis: a proof-of-concept study

Assessing Multisite PET Neuroimaging Harmonisation for Normative Modelling

Automated quantification of FDOPA PET using XNAT

Generating multi-pathological and multi-modal images and labels for brain MRI

Parkinson’s disease psychosis associated with accelerated multidomain cognitive decline

Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of chronic peri-adolescent cannabinoid exposure on schizophrenia-like behaviour in rodents

Do Cognitive Subtypes Exist in People at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis? Results From the EU-GEI Study

Cellular and molecular signatures of in vivo imaging measures of GABAergic neurotransmission in the human brain

Virtual reality in functional neurological disorder: A theoretical framework and research agenda for use in the real world

Distinct alterations in probabilistic reversal learning across at-risk mental state, first episode psychosis and persistent schizophrenia

Cerebellar network alterations in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Points to consider when initiating clinical investigations in autistic paediatric populations–A White Paper

Trial of Neurostimulation in Conversion Symptoms (TONICS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial of transcranial magnetic stimulation for functional limb weakness

Biomarkers for Psychosis: Are we there yet? Umbrella review of 1478 biomarkers.

The relationship between sleep quality and neurocognition in bipolar disorder: Journal of Affective Disorders

Role of oxytocin in social cognition in psychosis spectrum disorders

Neurocognitive subtypes in patients with bipolar disorder and their unaffected siblings: Psychological Medicine

The effects of cigarette smoking behavior and psychosis history on general and social cognition in bipolar disorder: Bipolar Disorders

Initial evidence for sex-specific effects of early emotional abuse on affective processing in bipolar disorder: European Psychiatry

Factorial Structure of the Serbian Version of the Clinical Assessment Interview for Negative Symptoms – Evidence for Three Factors of Negative Symptoms: Frontiers in Psychology

Perceived sustainability of psychosocial treatment in low-and middle-income countries in South-Eastern Europe

Impulsivity in bipolar disorder: Relationships with neurocognitive dysfunction and substance use history: Bipolar Disorders

The effects of different levels of exposure on persistence of stress disorders in rescue volunteers: The case of the ATR 72 air disaster in Palermo: Italian Journal of Psychopathology

Corrigendum: Structure of Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: An Unresolved Issue (Front. Psychiatry, (2021), 12, (785144), 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.785144): Frontiers in Psychiatry

Affective temperaments and neurocognitive functioning in bipolar disorder: Journal of Affective Disorders

Empirical evidence for discrete neurocognitive subgroups in bipolar disorder: Clinical implications: Psychological Medicine

Coping strategies and real-world functioning in bipolar disorder: Journal of Affective Disorders

Long-Term Benzodiazepine Prescription during Maintenance Therapy of Individuals with Psychosis Spectrum Disorders - Associations with Cognition and Global Functioning: Clinical Neuropharmacology

The association between childhood trauma and facial emotion recognition in adults with bipolar disorder: Psychiatry Research

Oxytocin and social cognition in affective and psychotic disorders: European Neuropsychopharmacology

Measuring cognitive function in MDD: Emerging assessment tools: Depression and Anxiety

Improving treatment of patients with psychosis in low-and-middle-income countries in Southeast Europe: Results from a hybrid effectiveness-implementation, pragmatic, cluster-randomized clinical trial (IMPULSE): European Psychiatry

Organizational Learning Strategies and Verbal Memory Deficits in Bipolar Disorder: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society

Brain-age prediction: Systematic evaluation of site effects, and sample age range and size

Clozapine prescription rates in Southeast Europe: A cross-sectional study

Monitoring Daily Sleep, Mood, and Affect Using Digital Technologies and Wearables: A Systematic Review

16 April 2024

Biodiversity is key to the mental health benefits of nature, new study finds

New research from King’s College London has found that spaces with a diverse range of natural…

6 February 2024

Immersive technology for mental health receives £20m investment and UKRI Innovator Support Programme

King's is a partner in a new supportive ecosystem for UK innovators working on immersive digital…

18 December 2023

Time to move on from "doctor knows best", say experts, as study finds clinicians rank patient views as least important in diagnosis

Experts have called for more value to be given to patients’ ‘lived experiences’ as a study of over…

27 September 2023

New tool to streamline prescribing of antidepressants

A new web tool has been designed by researchers at King's College London and the University of…

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