Angelica Ronald is professor of psychology and genetics in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey. She is an internationally recognized researcher with more than 25 years’ experience in large-scale developmental studies, focusing on neurodevelopment and mental health from infancy through adolescence.
Ronald’s current research programme centres on gene discovery in early life, with particular emphasis on infant traits and developmental milestones and their relevance to later neurodevelopment and outcomes, including autism. This work aims to advance understanding of how genetic factors influence development in the early years of childhood.
Ronald received a B.A. in experimental psychology (first class) from the University of Oxford and a Ph.D. in quantitative genetics from King’s College London. She subsequently completed postdoctoral training in molecular genetics supported by an Autism Speaks fellowship. She has published more than 165 peer-reviewed articles and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Her research has been supported by major national and international funders, including the UK Medical Research Council, and recognised with awards such as the APS Janet Taylor Spence Award and the British Psychological Society Spearman Medal.
