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Gillian Hughes
BA, MSc
DPhil Candidate
In my DPhil, I am focused on examining the connections between executive functions, educational outcomes, and mental health and wellbeing in children with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). By exploring these relationships in neurodivergent children, I ultimately aim to help reduce barriers to academic success and enhance overall wellbeing.
I previously obtained my MSc in Psychological Sciences from University College London, where I worked with mothers of autistic children and mothers of children with FXS. Following this, I worked as a research assistant at the University of Surrey, where I examined the genetic and cognitive factors influencing social and emotional wellbeing in women with the Fragile X premutation.