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Ellen is a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AdvanceHE). She holds membership with the UK Council for Clinical Communication in Undergraduate Education (UKCCC), the Behavioural and Social Sciences Teaching in Medicine group (BeSST), and the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Ellen has a BSc Psychology with first-class hons from Birkbeck University of London and an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience with distinction and Ph.D in Psychology from the University of East Anglia.
Ellen’s Ph.D examined the Cognitive and Neuroimaging Markers of Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI). Which involved working with patient and pre-clinical groups examining performance in cognitive and Virtual Reality tasks of spatial navigation and explored MRI and EEG correlates. Evidencing the relationship between our cardiovascular health and brain function (awarded 2022). For a full list of related works see Google Scholar
Ellen has worked with the NHS and charity sector to improve the lives of people affected by cognitive impairment and mental health issues, notably the Alzheimer’s Society, Mind and East London Foundation Trust. Prior to academia, she held leadership positions in the financial industry, focusing on improving the customer experience and policy change - experiences she uses to inform her practice. For further details see Ellen Lowry - LinkedIn
Ellen’s work is now focused on the doctor-patient relationship and how psychology can inform clinical practice and Medical Education. Her current work primarily focuses on Shared Decision Making and building patient perspective taking into doctor-patient consultations to improve health outcomes. As well as developing clinical communication skills to support people in severe psychological distress.
Current Projects
As the first member of her family to go to university, Ellen is passionate about widdening partcipation to make education accessible for everyone regardless of their background. Ellen takes great pleasure and fulfilment from teaching on the MBBS Gateway year course and the Preparing for Medicine programme.
Specialist areas of teaching;
Consultation Skills; Shared Decision Making, Motivational Interviewing and Communication Skills for patients in Psychological Distress.
Psychology; Psychology of Behaviour Change, Neuropsychology of Dementia and Addiction.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Doctor of Philosophy, Cognitive and Neuroimaging Markers of Vascular Cognitive Impairment, University of East Anglia
1 Oct 2018 → 30 Aug 2022
Award Date: 22 Nov 2022
Master in Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 31 Aug 2018
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Birkbeck University of London
Award Date: 30 Jun 2017
Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education, University of East Anglia
30 Sept 2022 → 30 Jun 2023
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ellen Lowry (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Ellen Lowry (Lead)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › External CPD provision or delivery of course
Ellen Lowry (Member)
Activity: Membership › Network, Working Group or Professional Association
Ellen Lowry (Member)
Activity: Membership › Network, Working Group or Professional Association
Ellen Lowry (Member)
Activity: Membership › Network, Working Group or Professional Association