Professor Paul Fletcher is the Bernard Wolfe Professor of Health Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, with a background in medicine, psychiatry and cognitive neuroscience. His research investigates how the brain processes information to shape learning, decision-making and behaviour, using approaches including neuroimaging, behavioural studies and pharmacological research. His work also explores how interactions between the brain, body and environment can influence health-related choices and behaviours.
Professor Fletcher’s research explores how the brain forms predictions, processes uncertainty and integrates information from the body and surrounding environment to shape decisions and behaviour. His work seeks to understand why immediate or habitual responses can sometimes conflict with longer-term goals, with particular interests including:
Learning and decision-making
Health-related behaviour and food choice
Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging
Prediction, uncertainty and reward
Mental health and psychosis
As a member of HOOKE’s Scientific Advisory Board, Professor Fletcher advises the team on developments in health neuroscience, drawing on his expertise in learning, decision-making and behaviour. He is also available to consult directly with HOOKE members on special request.
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