Ivan Koychev

Ivan Koychev started their work experience in 2008 as a PhD student at the University of Manchester, where they focused on the development of biomarkers for the schizophrenia spectrum. Ivan gained experience in biomarker development, data analysis, and clinical trial design.

In 2011, Ivan worked as a Foundation Year 2 Doctor at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

From 2012 to 2015, Ivan held the role of NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry. Ivan split their time between clinical work and academic research focused on repurposed and novel compounds for the treatment of schizophrenia.

In 2015, Ivan joined the University of Oxford as a Clinical Lecturer in Psychiatry. Ivan was involved in the development of biomarkers for stratification and efficacy, set-up of multi-site studies, and was a principal investigator for several studies.

Ivan then transitioned into a Senior Clinical Researcher role at the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, where they worked as a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist. From November 2019, their clinical component shifted to the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist.

Starting in 2020, Ivan became the Chief Medical Officer at Five Lives (previously SharpTx), where they guided the team in designing tools for tracking and improving cognitive health. Ivan led studies to validate these tools in clinical and preclinical populations.

In 2021, Ivan became a Committee Member at NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).

Overall, Ivan Koychev's work experience has focused on clinical and academic research in psychiatry, with a particular emphasis on biomarker development and the treatment of schizophrenia.

Ivan Koychev's education history begins with their high school education at First English Language School Sofia from 1996 to 2001. Ivan then attended the Medical University of Sofia from 2001 to 2007, where they obtained a degree in Medicine: MBBS-equivalent.

After completing their medical degree, Ivan pursued further studies in neuroscience at The University of Manchester from 2008 to 2011. During this time, they completed their PhD in Neuroscience.

In 2012, Ivan enrolled at King's College London and studied Applied Research Methods for Integrated Academic Trainees until 2015, although the specific degree they obtained is not mentioned.

In addition to their academic degrees, Ivan also obtained several certifications. In 2011, they completed the Advanced Life Support certification from Resucitation Council UK. In 2012, they obtained the Good Clinical Practice certification from King's College London. In 2014, they received the MRCPsych certification from The Royal College of Psychiatrists. Finally, in 2019, they obtained the CCT in Old Age and General Adult Psychiatry certification from the General Medical Council.