Iona Pickett
Contact details
Biography
Iona is a PhD Student at the Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, based in the Emotional Development, Intervention and Treatment (EDIT) Lab. Her research explores intersectional mental health inequalities using the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) and Twins Early Development (TEDS) studies.
She joined KCL in 2022, as a LISS DTP 1+3 Student. Prior to this, she spent two years working as an Operational Scientist at Cambridge Cognition. She completed her undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences (Psychology) at the University of Cambridge.
Research Interests
- Depression and anxiety
- Mental health inequalities
- Gene-environment influences on mental health
Research Groups
- The Emotional Development, Interventions and Treatment (EDIT) lab
Expertise and Public Engagement
Iona has expertise in digital health and computerized cognitive assessment. She is also interested in science communication and improving access to high education.
- Pickett, I.G. (2022, August). Assessing cognition in paediatric clinical trials: Benefits, challenges, and solutions. International Clinical Trials, 17-19.
Research
The Emotional Development, Interventions and Treatment (EDIT) Lab
The EDIT lab is led by Prof Thalia Eley and consists of post doctoral researchers, PhD students, and both undergraduate and masters students. We study genetic and environmental influences on the development and treatment of anxiety and depression. We are based at the SGDP Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London.
Research
The Emotional Development, Interventions and Treatment (EDIT) Lab
The EDIT lab is led by Prof Thalia Eley and consists of post doctoral researchers, PhD students, and both undergraduate and masters students. We study genetic and environmental influences on the development and treatment of anxiety and depression. We are based at the SGDP Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London.