Dr. Shubhangi Karmakar BL is an Irish hospital doctor in Psychiatry, and Barrister-at-Law at the Bar of Ireland. They are a Clinical and Pre-Clinical educator across medical schools in Ireland, and they are a legal educator at the UCD Sutherland School of Law.
They hold a MSc. in Molecular Medicine with a focus on neuropsychiatry and genomics; particularly PMDD, ASD and ADHD. They also hold a first-class degree in Medical Law.
Their clinical research has focused on undergraduate and postgraduate medical and psychiatry education, prescribing safety in hospitals, and symptom and treatment monitoring for women*s mental health, and they have delivered multiple international scientific and clinical research presentations.
They are on the Editorial Board of the British Journal of Psychiatry and the Kings Inns Law Review,.and they are a widespread reviewer and editor for medical, scientific and legal journals. They have been a NIHR Maudsley BRC Advisor on inclusive research design and methodology. They are a Board member and Trustee of Choice Support UK, supporting rights-affirming living for autistic, disabled and mentally ill persons.
They enjoy Olympic target shooting and badminton, and they are a goldsmith, watercolour illustrator and maritime enthusiast.
Despite psychedelics’ roots in Indigenous and minoritised communities, clinical trials overwhelmingly centre White participants. This review highlights the consequences and asks how research can change.
Despite psychedelics’ deep ties with queer culture, research often excludes queer voices. This recent scoping review highlights gaps and shows how inclusive, intersectional methods can transform the field.
Women with ADHD are up to 4 times more likely to experience severe premenstrual mood symptoms than those without ADHD, especially if they also live with depression or anxiety. This new UK study shines a light on a neglected area of research, and calls for better awareness, assessment, and support.
Shubhangi Karmakar summarises a systematic review on the effects and feasibility of psychological interventions to reduce inattention symptoms in adults with ADHD, which highlights significant uncertainty in the field.
Shubhangi Karmaker on a recent resting-state fMRI study that explores neural network disturbances that underpin the emergence of emotional symptoms in adolescent girls.
