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Laura Lyall is a Research Fellow specializing in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on the intersections of circadian rhythms and mental health, and she has been involved in multiple projects directed at understanding sleep disruption and its effects on depression. She contributed to the Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Mental Health research schools (SCRAMS) supported by the Medical Research Council from 2020 to 2021. Historically, her work includes analysis of genome-wide association studies and the genetic links to various psychological traits, such as risk-taking behavior and anhedonia. Lyall has published alongside distinguished researchers in the field, emphasizing the importance of genetic factors in mental health outcomes. Furthermore, she has supervised PhD students and actively participates in grant applications focused on mental health research. Lyall's contributions to research are reflected in her involvement with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and several published studies that add to the growing body of knowledge in metabolic psychiatry. Through her work, she aims to enhance our understanding of how biological factors influence mental health and well-being in diverse populations.