Dr James Myers
Research Associate
Profile
Biography
James is a postdoctoral research associate within the Mental Health and Addictions Research Group. His research interests include quantitative analyses for longitudinal data and exploring the impact of modifiable risk factors on adverse mental health and cognitive outcomes. His current research focuses on the Born in Bradford Age of Wonder longitudinal cohort study, where he is exploring the social gradient underlying the association between socioeconomic status and loneliness.
James attained a PhD in psychology from the University of Sheffield, his thesis titled, “Modelling cognitive decline: the impact of social isolation and loneliness on the cognitive trajectories of Alzheimer’s disease and related diseases patients”. He previously attained a Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Chester.
Qualifications
- PhD Psychology
- MSc (Res) Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
Research
Overview
James's research experience includes quantitative approaches for longitudinal data, modeling cognitive trajectories, and investigating longitudinal impacts of social connection.
Projects
- Born in Bradford Age of Wonder
