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Professor Elvira Bramon appointed new Director of the UCL Division of Psychiatry

30 April 2024

Elvira Bramon, a Mental Health Neuroscience Professor, will become the new Director of the UCL Division of Psychiatry, from 1 September 2024.

Elvira Bramon

Professor Bramon is a clinical academic psychiatrist specialising in neuroscience in severe mental disorders. She has conducted research into the characterisation of genetic variants affecting cognition, contributing to an internationally acclaimed breakthrough in our understanding of psychosis. Elvira joined UCL in 2012 and has served as the Head of the Mental Health Neuroscience Research Department.

Professor Alan Thompson said:

"I am delighted by Professor Elvira Bramon’s appointment. Elvira brings an established clinical academic background with a strong focus on research and postgraduate leadership. Given Elvira's demonstrated leadership skills, coupled with her extensive experience in teaching and research, I am confident she will steer the Division of Psychiatry towards even greater success.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Professor Glyn Lewis for his many contributions as Director over the last ten years. Glyn has ensured that Psychiatry is at the heart of the UCL Grand Challenge in Mental Health and Wellbeing. He has contributed generously to our efforts in UCL being among the first to receive a University Mental Health Charter Award, which recognises our commitment to continuous improvement in mental health and wellbeing. He leaves the Division of Psychiatry in a strong place as one of the leading centres in the UK."

Professor Bramon said:

“I'm honoured and excited to have the opportunity to lead the UCL Division of Psychiatry, a world-leading centre for interdisciplinary mental health research and education. I look forward to working with colleagues and students in the Division, the Faculty of Brain Sciences, our partners in the NHS and beyond UCL to advance our ground-breaking scientific discoveries, research-led teaching, and our transformative treatments for mental health.”

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