Jennifer Newson is a neuroscientist at Sapien Labs, where she leads data exploration and the development of novel tools to advance understanding of mental health and wellbeing. She has spearheaded the development of the Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) and the global rollout of the Mental Health Million Project, combining academic research with real-world applications in mental health.
Her research has spanned multiple areas of neuroscience, including cognitive neuroscience, olfaction science, and mental health and wellbeing. Her work has explored the relationship between attention and memory, scene reconstruction in memory and imagination using fMRI, and the application of olfaction-induced insights using EEG and measures of emotional, physical and mental wellbeing to product design. Prior to joining Sapien Labs, she was Head of Neuroscience Research at Givaudan, bringing experience across academic, commercial and not-for-profit organisations.
Jennifer holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience from the University of Edinburgh. She completed her postdoctoral research at the Wellcome Centre for Neuroimaging at University College London.