Dr. Clara Calia | Clinical Psychology | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Clara Calia is a distinguished academic and clinical psychologist with extensive expertise in global health ethics and clinical psychology. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Queen Margaret University and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from APC – Scuola di Psicologia Cognitiva, Italy. Her academic journey includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Neuroscience from Oxford Brookes University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Chieti-Pescara University, Italy. Dr. Calia is currently a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, where she also serves as the Ethics & Integrity Lead and School Deputy Director of Research. She is actively involved in various professional memberships and has received multiple grants for her research on topics ranging from dementia assessment to mental health interventions in global settings. Her contributions include numerous publications and leadership roles in international research collaborations, emphasizing ethical practices and human rights in global health research. 🌍🧠