School of Health & Wellbeing

Ms Effie Assan

  • Research Assistant (Public Health)

email: Effie.Assan@gla.systa-s.com
pronouns: She/her/hers

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Biography

I joined Professor Ewan Macdonald's team in the Healthy Working Lives Group in March 2024 as a Research Assistant.

Qualifications

  • PhD - Psychology, University of St. Andrews (Full Time: In progress, 4th Year)
  • MSc - Psychology (Conversion), University of St. Andrews 2018
  • BSc - Management, University of Manchester 2014

Experience

  • Research Assistant , Healthy Working Lives Group, University of Glasgow, 2024 - Current
  • Project Support (Long COVID), NHS National Services Scotland, 2023-2024
  • Tutor (Cognitive Psychology and Emotional Disorders), University of St. Andrews, 2022-2024
  • Project Support Manager (COVID Vaccination), NHS East of England, 2021-2022
  • Project Supervisor (Wellbeing, Loneliness and Social Isolation), Age Concern, 2019-2021

Awards

  • University of St. Andrews Postgraduate Scholarship. 2021-2025 PhD programme
  • British Psychological Society Best Abstract Award 2024

Research interests

Understanding and improving social, psychological and cognitive outcomes for older adults (60+).

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Cognitive Function
  • Loneliness and Social Isolation
  • Pandemic Impact, Response, and Recovery
  • Improving Wellbeing Through Actionable Research

ORCID iD icon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4452-0134


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