There is a hard-working and dedicated team behind GM.Digital.
Kathryn Abel
I am a Professor of Psychological Medicine and Director and Founder of the Centre for Women’s Health (CWMH) at the University of Manchester. I am an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at GMMH, and Director of the GM.Digital research unit. My interests include maternal condition and its effects on offspring cognitive development; parenting as a mediator of maternal effects; and the outcomes of children of parents with mental illness. I have had over 150 publications and edited several books in this area, with a number of international collaborations in Scandinavia, Australia and America. I have a wealth of experience working as a mental health clinician with those who have severe mental illness.
Charlotte Stockton-Powdrell
I am the Co-Director of GM.Digital and Lead the Digital Health Software team in the Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Science at the University of Manchester. I oversee a number of digital health projects covering mental health, cancer screening and other long-term health conditions. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and completed AgilePM and PRINCE2 both at Practitioner level. I have worked in health research for over 15 years in a variety of roles and disease areas, with a particular interest in mental health.
Pauline Whelan
I am the Technical Advisor at the GM.Digital Research Unit and Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at CareLoop Health. My background is in digital health, with a focus on building software to improve health and wellbeing. You can find out more about my research here: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/pauline.whelan.html
Heidi Tranter
I’m the GM.Digital Research Unit Manager, my role involves overseeing and working on projects and the day-to-day running of the unit. I’ve previously worked within CAMHS, primary care networks and forensic services, providing therapeutic support to both children and young people and adults. I’ve been involved in research looking at referrals into CAMHS with GM.Digital, exploring the effects of COVID-19 on primary care and maternity services, and the effects of experiencing adversity during childhood on emotional resilience. I’m interested in preventative approaches to mental health.
Finn Hughes
Hi I am a Research Associate with GMMH! My role within GM.Digital involves working alongside the EN-CAMHS 2 research project which aims to improve the CAMHS referral project! Currently I am working alongside the team to help spearhead the beginning of this, looking at Focus groups from stakeholders involved in the CAMHS referral process! My background includes clinical work in Early Intervention for psychosis as Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner providing CBT-Informed intervention and working in Adult ADHD diagnosis as an Assistant Psychologist. Check out my publication on the social impacts of being diagnosed with OCD at this link! I have an interest in mental health from moderate to severe mental health and how this impacts youth and young adults.
Marta Chmielowska
I am a Research Fellow in Digital Mental Health at the University of Manchester and a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at UCL. As the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow, I am developing a digital platform to promote shared decision making in mental health, with an aim to improve treatment planning, streamline care, and reduce NHS costs. My innovation stems from my PhD research and provides actionable insights for clinicians, patients, and carers to improve communication and patient-centred care. In my role in GM Digital, I am looking into how digital products can be effectively integrated into the NHS. This includes mapping regulatory, governance, and operational pathways, identifying barriers, and developing evidence-based guidelines to support the long-term sustainability of digital health innovations. My broader interests include promoting compassionate care, reducing coercive practices, co-production, and advancing digital innovations to improve mental health services, especially in recovery-oriented care.
Thomas Price
I am a Research Associate within the GM.Digital research unit employed by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust. I am proud of my journey through community and in-patient clinical services, working as an Assistant Psychologist in child and adult services. I am passionate about supporting people with Mental Health difficulties and improving care. I am committed to promoting equality, the care and importance of the environment and preventive approaches to mental health. My current role involves supporting projects and the day-to-day tasks within the unit.