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Nahal Mavaddat is an Associate Professor and the Head of Discipline in General Practice at the University of Western Australia. She completed her PhD in Neuropsychology at the University of Cambridge, focusing on the decision-making deficits observed in patients with anterior communicating aneurysm ruptures. Her research is centered on understanding how individuals perceive their own health and the social influences that affect health perceptions and outcomes, particularly among stroke survivors. Additionally, her work encompasses themes of well-being, chronic pain, and mental health in primary care settings. Mavaddat has previously served as a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Cambridge and is currently involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing medical humanities education and training in primary care. Her research interests include well-being, quality of life, positive psychology, medically unexplained symptoms, and chronic pain management. Mavaddat also coordinates graduate research in the Medical School and leads the UWA Medical Humanities Network, showcasing her commitment to bridging clinical practice with the humanities in medicine.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre, Addenbrooke's Hospital • Cambridge, UK
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