Oliver Skipper
Research Assistant
Biography
I joined King’s College London IoPPN in 2023 as a research assistant, embarking on the CaFI-2 project. This aims to evaluate the efficacy of culturally adapted family interventions specifically tailored for individuals of African-Caribbean descent who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or psychosis, as well as their families.
Prior to this role, I operated as a research practitioner at GSTT supporting a diverse portfolio of gastroenterology and oncology research studies. Within this role, I oversaw the management and advancement of a comprehensive range of both commercial and non-commercial Clinical Trial of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMP), encompassing pharmacological and surgical investigations spanning the comprehensive phases of I through IV. Moreover, I actively collaborated with King's College London on a notable research initiative focused on psychological chronic pain management. This collaborative endeavor centered around employing targeted interventions aimed at improving the overall well-being and health outcomes of individuals grappling with chronic pain.
Research interests
- Psychosis and Schizophrenia
- Gene-environment
- Neurodegenerative disease
- Neuropharmacology
Expertise and Public Engagement
- Recipient of the York Award 2021
- I volunteer for a charity project called ‘Blankets for Lambeth’ which is run by the organisation ‘Craftforward’. These groups aim to support homeless individuals in South London: https://www.craft-forward.com/