PhD “I am a researcher of stories” Joy Llewellyn-Beardsley Lived experience researcher/Health Scientist
"I am not pursuing a career as a professional researcher, rather a professional who researches" Hannah Macfarlane Clinical Pharmacist
"A successful administrator contributes to research as well as enabling it" Verity Westgate Trial Coordinator/Chartered Librarian
"My aim is to work towards blurring the line between being a psychological researcher & being a lived experience researcher" Bethan Burnside Lived Experience Researcher/Neuroscientist
“I’m inspired to pursue clinical research along with others who aspire for a more equitable society” Dr Ruchika Gajwani Clinical Psychologist
“The number of mental health presentations I see in general practice generated my interest in research” Dr Faraz Mughal General Practitioner (GP)
“I couldn’t wait to start my research career as I simply love the process of thinking” Dr Stella Chan Academic Clinical Psychologist
“Physiotherapists have always championed the importance of keeping the body in mind for mental health” Dr Brendon Stubbs Physiotherapist
“The flexibility of research brings both challenges and benefits” Professor Cathy Creswell Clinical Psychologist
“I got started in nursing research as an undergraduate trainee nurse” Sarah McAllister Mental Health Nurse
“People who do mental health research just start doing it - wherever they are” Professor Ben Hannigan Mental Health Nurse
