Joy's academic journey spans diverse disciplines, from literature and law to medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. While pursuing her BSc in psychology at the University of Luxembourg, she developed a profound interest in the intricate neurocircuits of psychiatric disorders, sparking her exploration of neuropsychopharmacology and neuroimaging during her research master's in neuroscience at Maastricht University. Seeking diverse perspectives, Joy studied and conducted research at the James Cook University in Singapore and the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. Now at the University of Exeter, she coordinates a mechanistic study on ketamine's potential for treating gambling addiction and focuses on characterising neural patterns induced by psychedelics and ketamine. As she embarks on a PhD at the University of Exeter, Joy will explore the therapeutic potential of ketamine and classical psychedelics for managing opioid withdrawal. Joy is committed to advancing research methodologies through a transdisciplinary approach.