Dr Hannah Sallis
BSc(Lond.), MSc(LSHTM), PhD(Bristol)
Current positions
Lecturer in Psychiatric Epidemiology
Bristol Medical School (PHS)
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Projects and supervisions
Research projects
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Gambling
Principal Investigator
Role
Co-Investigator
Description
A mixed-methods study of the relationship between ACEs and subsequent gambling disorder, with an aim to inform intervention development. Funded by the Gambling Commission's Regulatory Settlement fund.Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (PHS)Dates
01/04/2023 to 31/12/2024
Exploring the associations between adverse childhood experiences and multiple risk behaviours at age 16: analysis using the ALSPAC birth cohort;
Role
Co-Investigator
Description
An undergraduate dissertation, Exploring the associations between adverse childhood experiences and multiple risk behaviours at age 16: analysis using the ALSPAC birth cohort;Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (PHS)Dates
01/10/2020 to 30/09/2021
Intergenerational transmission of mental health
Principal Investigator
Description
This project initially aims to investigate the role of genetic mechanisms in explaining the associations between parental and child mental health. Several cohorts have been identified that have relevant genetic…Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (PHS)Dates
04/02/2020 to 31/07/2020
A Multivariable Mendelian Randomisation of adolescent multiple risk behaviours and educational attainment
Role
Co-Investigator
Description
A Multivariable Mendelian Randomisation of adolescent multiple risk behaviours and educational attainment;Managing organisational unit
Bristol Medical School (PHS)Dates
01/10/2019 to 31/12/2021
Thesis supervisions
Publications
Recent publications
11/02/2025Disentangling the effects of nicotine versus non-nicotine constituents of tobacco smoke on major depressive disorder
Addiction
Investigating whether smoking and alcohol behaviours influence risk of type 2 diabetes using a Mendelian randomisation study
Scientific Reports
Triangulated evidence provides no support for bidirectional causal pathways between diet/physical activity and depression/anxiety
Psychological Medicine
Disentangling the effects of nicotine versus non-nicotine constituents of tobacco smoke on major depressive disorder: A multivariable Mendelian randomization study
Examining the independent roles of cannabis use and tobacco use in depression risk: a multivariable Mendelian randomisation study
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Dr Gemma Taylor
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Dr Robyn Wootton
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