David R. Coghill MD

Professor Coghill is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with a particular interest in ADHD, disruptive behaviors, and psychopharmacology. He leads the Developmental Research Group within the Division of Neuroscience. The Developmental Research Group has a particular interest in fostering a better understanding of the pathophysiology of ADHD, conduct disorder, and depression using a broad range of approaches including Neuropsychopharmacology, neuroimaging, genetics, and pharmacogenomics. The group is also very involved in clinical trials, pharmacoepidemiology, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life and works hard to facilitate a rapid translation of research evidence into routine clinical practice. The group’s research is funded through a range of sources including the European Union, NIHR, and Industry, and includes international collaborations across Europe, North America, and Asia.