Dr Alexandra Dobell is a Research Fellow within the PHRESH PHIRST team. Alex’s research interests include interventions and policy to improve child and adolescent nutrition and physical activity, particularly in educational settings. Her role in PHIRST includes working collaboratively with local authorities to evaluate a range of public health interventions, bringing mixed method research expertise to the team.

Her previous research experience includes randomised control trial management, conducting feasibility studies, physical activity assessment, lived experience interviews and policy change prioritisation.