Dr. Stephen Lawrie

Biography

Professor Stephen Lawrie is a leading figure in the field of Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh, where he holds the Chair in Psychiatry and Neuro-Imaging. His main research interests focus on the early detection and development of interventions aimed at enhancing outcomes for individuals at risk of psychosis. He is clinically active within a geographically sectorized general adult psychiatry service and has held several leadership positions, including directing a regional autism diagnostic service and chairing a regional drug formulary. Between 2010 and 2020, he served as the head of the Psychiatry department, overseeing significant expansions and collaborations within the field. With over 400 publications in peer-reviewed journals and a significant citation index, his research primarily utilizes structural and functional brain imaging to predict and elucidate the neurobiology of schizophrenia. His contributions to the field have been acknowledged through fellowships in several prestigious institutions, and his public engagements are noteworthy, aimed at increasing awareness and reducing stigma associated with mental illness. He has also co-authored a self-help book for those affected by psychosis and is actively involved in projects aimed at developing psychosis management systems in Malawi.

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