Nicola is Associate Professor of Psychology at the world-leading Centre for Appearance Research, based at the University of the West of England. Her collaborative research investigates the psychosocial impact of craniofacial conditions across the lifespan, with the goal of improving the provision of high-quality holistic care for individuals and their families.
Nicola is Behavioural Sciences Section Editor of the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, Co-Chair of the Global Task Force for Holistic Outcomes, and member of the NIHR Craniofacial Clinical Studies Group. She is a global leader in the field of craniofacial conditions.