Louise is the Chief Executive of Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and has a distinguished NHS career spanning more than 30 years. In 2023, she became an honorary fellow of LJMU in recognition of her transformative, visionary leadership in healthcare for the benefit of young people.
Find out more about the specific areas of expertise within the Research Centre for Brain and Behaviour, including: applied psychology, cognitive psychology, sports psychology, affective neuroscience, psychopharmacology, animal behaviour, health psychology and mindfulness.
Prepare as a Professional Nurse Advocate at LJMU, building restorative supervision, leadership and improvement skills. | Apply now for 2026 entry
Our Substance Use and Behavioural Addictions research group conduct world leading research into the causes and consequences of substance use on an individual and societal level
Build advanced paediatric pharmacy expertise with LJMU's Masters Certificate for specialist healthcare practice. | Apply now for 2026 entry
Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) is committed to creating a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of their level of experience, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental health status, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other similar characteristics.
Member of the Board of Governors
Our research projects at the Institute of Health Research address real-world health challenges through innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Professor Paul Townsend profile
PhD students within the Research Centre for Brain and Behaviour are working on interesting projects including: investigating pain in autism, the impact of taste, and pain mechanisms.