Liz is Professor of Mental Health in the School of Healthcare at the University of Leeds. She is an applied mental health researcher with an interest in co-occurring drug and alcohol issues and mental health (formally known as "dual diagnosis"), sexual assault and sexual health, and improving physical health for people with mental health problems. She has a clinical background as a mental health nurse and worked in acute mental health wards and drug and alcohol services. She has undertaken funded research as chief investigator and collaborator over the past 20 years, and has published over 70 articles on topics related to her expertise.