玩偶姐姐

I am a Professional Doctorate student in Health Psychology at the 玩偶姐姐 and a Research Assistant at University College London (UCL), specialising in dietary behaviour change and the role of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in health outcomes.

My work sits at the intersection of health psychology, nutrition, and applied clinical research. I am currently involved in the FD-ULTRA study, a pilot intervention exploring whether reducing ultra-processed food intake can improve symptoms in individuals with functional dyspepsia. As part of my professional doctorate, I am conducting mixed-methods research to explore patient experiences, behavioural barriers, and opportunities for integrating psychological support into dietary interventions.

Prior to retraining in health psychology, I spent 20 years in the media and advertising industry, working with major global food brands. This background informs my interest in food environments, behaviour change, and the broader determinants of health outcomes.

My long-term research interests include ultra-processed foods, eating behaviour, and the psychological and behavioural impacts of emerging treatments such as GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Ultra-processed food consumption and dietary behaviour change Behavioural and psychological mechanisms underpinning eating patterns Functional gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. functional dyspepsia) Development and evaluation of behaviour change interventions (COM-B, BCW, TDF) Patient experiences and qualitative research in clinical populations Health inequalities and environmental influences on diet Integration of psychological support within healthcare pathways GLP-1 receptor agonists and behavioural adaptation to pharmacological weight management