Research partners

Meet our research partners

The work of Bipolar UK wouldn’t be possible without the support of our research partners across the UK and beyond.

Professor Dominic Dwyer

Researcher

I’m a Professor at Cardiff University studying animal models of affective symptoms like anhedonia. Partnering with Bipolar UK ensures lived …
Professor Dominic Dwyer

Researcher

I’m a Professor at Cardiff University studying animal models of affective symptoms like anhedonia. Partnering with Bipolar UK ensures lived experience shapes our research, making it more relevant, inclusive, and grounded in real-world needs.

Professor Jeremy Hall

Professor of Psychiatry

I am Jeremy Hall, Hodge Professor of Psychiatry at Cardiff University. I trained in both fundamental neuroscience and clinical research. …
Professor Jeremy Hall

Professor of Psychiatry

I am Jeremy Hall, Hodge Professor of Psychiatry at Cardiff University. I trained in both fundamental neuroscience and clinical research. My main research interest is in combining genomics and neuroscience to bring more precision medicine approaches to psychiatry. Bipolar UK have been superb partners in this mission understanding both the scientific opportunities and the imperative to do better for those affected by mental ill health.

Professor Joe Hayes

Professor of Psychiatry

I’m a Professor of Psychiatry at UCL and Consultant Psychiatrist. My research uses data science to personalise bipolar treatment. Working …
Professor Joe Hayes

Professor of Psychiatry

I’m a Professor of Psychiatry at UCL and Consultant Psychiatrist. My research uses data science to personalise bipolar treatment. Working with Bipolar UK ensures meaningful patient involvement and helps translate research into better care.

Georgina Hosang

Researcher

I’m a psychologist and researcher at Queen Mary University of London, focusing on bipolar disorder, especially early signs, childhood adversity, …
Georgina Hosang

Researcher

I’m a psychologist and researcher at Queen Mary University of London, focusing on bipolar disorder, especially early signs, childhood adversity, and ethnic disparities. I work with Bipolar UK to ensure research reflects lived experience and drives change.

Dr Dung Jidong

Psychologist

I’m a psychologist at the University of Manchester, leading an NIHR-funded trial on culturally adapted psychoeducation for bipolar in British …
Dr Dung Jidong

Psychologist

I’m a psychologist at the University of Manchester, leading an NIHR-funded trial on culturally adapted psychoeducation for bipolar in British African and Caribbean communities. Partnering with Bipolar UK ensures inclusive, impactful research.

Sophie Legge

Research Fellow

I’m a Research Fellow at Cardiff University studying genetic and environmental links in mood and psychotic disorders. I co-lead B-SPRINT …
Sophie Legge

Research Fellow

I’m a Research Fellow at Cardiff University studying genetic and environmental links in mood and psychotic disorders. I co-lead B-SPRINT with Bipolar UK, ensuring lived experience shapes research to improve diagnosis and treatment across conditions.

Professor Melvin McInnis

Professor of Bipolar Disorder

I’m Professor of Bipolar Disorder at the University of Michigan. I study mood patterns and co-develop a shared language for …
Professor Melvin McInnis

Professor of Bipolar Disorder

I’m Professor of Bipolar Disorder at the University of Michigan. I study mood patterns and co-develop a shared language for describing bipolar experiences. Partnering with Bipolar UK helps explore cultural differences in mood expression and diagnosis.

Dr Becci Strawbridge

Senior Lecturer

I’m a Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, researching treatment optimisation for mood disorders, with a focus on lithium. Working …
Dr Becci Strawbridge

Senior Lecturer

I’m a Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, researching treatment optimisation for mood disorders, with a focus on lithium. Working with Bipolar UK on projects like cognitive remediation and lithium monitoring has greatly enriched our research.

Dr Lizzie Tyler

Clinical Lecturer and Psychologist

I’m a Clinical Lecturer and Psychologist at the University of Manchester. I lead research on ageing and bipolar, including the …
Dr Lizzie Tyler

Clinical Lecturer and Psychologist

I’m a Clinical Lecturer and Psychologist at the University of Manchester. I lead research on ageing and bipolar, including the first therapy trial for older adults. With Bipolar UK, I’m scaling up this work and exploring diverse later-life experiences.