The LOGIC study is a large-scale research project involving many collaborators and experts in the field. The study is based at the Research and Development Unit at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Below you can find out who you might meet from this team if you take part in the study .
Who might I meet?
Dr Chloe Lane
Research Associate
Tell us about your role
I am the coordinator of the LOGIC study and my role involves managing the day-to-day running of the project. I am also involved in recruiting families to the study, answering any questions that they may have and supporting them in completing the questionnaires.
What interested you in this study?
Prior to joining the Tavistock, I conducted research on neurodevelopmental conditions. I am therefore particularly interested in understanding more about the relationship between gender identity development and neurodevelopmental conditions. I am also really motivated to work on applied research projects that will generate valuable information and lead to improvements in how individuals are supported. I am therefore very excited to be a part of the LOGIC study.
What is your favourite season?
Definitely summer!
Dr Aleksandra (Ola) Gronostaj-Miara
Research Assistant
Tell us about your role
I am one of the research assistants on the project and I work closely with other members of the team to recruit families to the study and collect data. This means that I speak to families regularly to explain what the study is about and why it is important. I also help them to complete their questionnaires and answer any questions they may have. I am really grateful for the time, knowledge and perspectives that the families share with us so generously.
What interested you in this study?
Before I moved to London I spent two years working in Dublin in two projects that were focused on describing and improving available mental health services for children and young people. During both projects I was working from a CAMHS clinic, cooperating with clinicians, young patients and their parents which I found very rewarding, especially because in a longitudinal study I was lucky to accompany the young people through a portion of their lives that they kindly shared. I think it’s crucial to have their voices heard and experiences known.
What is your favourite animal?
I used to own a hedgehog and, to me, few things are cuter.
Dr Camilla Hanson
Research Associate
Tell us about your role
I have recently joined the team working on the LOGiC study. I am helping to contact families who are already engaged with the study and supporting you to complete follow up questionnaires. I will be working with the team to help analyse and write up the results of the study so that we can share the research findings.
What interested you in this study?
Before I moved to the UK, I was working as a psychologist with children and young people back in Australia, and really enjoyed supporting young people figuring out their gender identity. Over the years I have also worked on many research projects that involved talking to young people with health conditions about their experiences and support needs. I really enjoy working alongside families and young people and think we can learn a lot from hearing from you directly and asking about your experiences figuring out your gender identity. I’m really looking forward to getting to know the LOGiC families and appreciate how valuable your input is to this important study.
What is your favourite season?
Definitely summer! I love beach days and warm nights.
Dr Kathy McKay
Qualitative Researcher, Research Associate
Tell us about your role
If you decide to become part of the qualitative study, I’m the one you’ll be talking with. I’ll be working with the rest of the LOGIC team to make sure you feel safe and valued while you’re involved with the study.
What interested you in this study?
All my work so far has involved listening to people talk about different experiences that have changed their lives and how they see the world and figuring out how these stories can help to provide more effective and appropriate support for people when they need it. This is so important for children who are figuring out their gender identity, and their families, and being trusted to hear about your experiences is something I take very seriously.
What is your favourite animal?
My rescue cat Laks who moved to London with me from Australia.