Dr. Debbie Robson

Biography

Debbie Robson is a Reader at King’s College London with a focus on Tobacco Harm Reduction. She leads the Public Health Multimorbidity theme at the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London, concentrating on research that evaluates tobacco dependence treatment pathways within local mental health services. She collaborates closely with King’s Health Partners and has contributed to significant national evaluations, particularly around the role of vaping in smoking cessation for high-prevalence smoking populations. Debbie has developed training programs and policies regarding e-cigarette use in mental health settings, aiming to support individuals in quitting smoking. Her extensive research work includes co-authoring evidence reviews for Public Health England and focusing on the needs of marginalized groups excluded from mainstream tobacco control efforts. With a solid educational background, she completed her MSc and PhD in Health Service Research at King’s College London. She has been active in teaching MSc courses in addiction studies and has played a pivotal role in developing training for undergraduate nursing students. Debbie is also a Trustee for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and engages in various public health initiatives.

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