Dr Lisa Schölin

Lisa Schölin trained in public health science and research methods in Sweden before moving to the UK where she completed a MSc and PhD in public health. She has worked in research roles at Scottish universities and at the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland and has also held more policy-focused roles with the alcohol and prison health programme at WHO Regional Office for Europe and the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education.

Lisa started working with CPSP in 2021 and her work has included exploring global data on pesticide self-harm and suicide, the role of alcohol in pesticide self-harm, and commercial determinants of health focusing on the role of the pesticide industry in policy making. In 2026, Lisa started an independent research fellowship at the Usher Institute, at University of Edinburgh, focusing on exploring experiences of people presenting to emergency care services relating to addiction and mental health.