Section; Social & Behavioural Sciences

The Section of Social and Behavioural Sciences incorporates Sociology, Psychology and Health Services Research.

Research undertaken within the section addresses the effectiveness of health care interventions, inequalities in the use of health services and developments in health and medicine in the context of wider social change. Recently funded research projects include studies of the effectiveness of medication and physical activity as aids for smoking cessation and tobacco withdrawal.

Members of the section also contribute extensively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within St George's.

Prof. Peter Kopelman Principal

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Prof. Peter Kopelman

News

St George's expert leads drive to improve children's nutrition

St George’s child nutrition expert Dr Anthony Williams is heading a new government scheme to improve the nutrition of toddlers in England.

Genetically engineered tobacco plant cleans up environmental toxin

Researchers find that a new strain of tobacco plant can make antibodies to toxic pond scum that affects humans, livestock and wildlife

St George’s professor demands action on increased prescription drug abuse

The rapid global spread of prescription drug addiction must be dealt with immediately, according to the head of the International Centre for Drug Policy at St George’s, University of London.

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