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Iliatha works in the Division of Care Long Term Conditions, focusing on global health and diabetes mental health. A registered health psychologist, her research primarily revolves around behavioral interventions and integrating mental and physical health for long-term conditions. Iliatha is dedicated to improving health outcomes in lower- and middle-income countries, notably Thailand, India, and Malaysia. Her research career began as a research psychologist with a significant clinical trial aimed at aiding smoking cessation during pregnancy. She earned her PhD in 2013 from the University of Surrey, where she investigated behavioral changes related to dementia and food-related processes. From 2018 to 2022, Iliatha served as an assistant professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where she also continues as an honorary lecturer. Previously, she worked as a research fellow and project manager at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, leading projects to integrate psychosocial care with physical health management, particularly for patients dealing with diabetes and severe mental illness. Iliatha has contributed to various initiatives aimed at developing and evaluating behavioral interventions for diabetes care and is currently co-investigating a major program addressing diabetes distress in the UK.
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