Hosted at St John’s College, University of Cambridge
The Orchard OCD Lecture Series is a public-facing programme of evening talks exploring obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions from scientific, clinical, and lived-experience perspectives. The series brings together researchers, clinicians, charity representatives, and individuals with lived experience to promote informed discussion and highlight emerging research and treatment approaches.
See full programme here: OCRD Lecture Series Programme
Thursday 7th May 2026 | 5.30pm | Old Divinity School, St John’s College
This lecture will explore hoarding disorder beyond common misconceptions, examining its clinical features, underlying mechanisms, and lived experience.
Professor Sharon Morein-Zamir (Anglia Ruskin University) will open the evening with an overview of the disorder, before joining a panel discussion alongside Stuart Brown (Cambridgeshire County Council), Kat Band (Hoarding Disorders UK CIC), and Kathy Jones (CPFT Wellbeing Hub), bringing together perspectives from research, frontline practice, and lived experience.
The session will conclude with audience Q&A, followed by a complimentary drinks and light dinner reception.
Free Registration
Posted on 29/04/2026
