Dr Donnchadh Murphy

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    Profile summary

    I am a principal clinical neuropsychologist and senior research fellow with a special interest in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.

    I completed my Doctorate in clinical psychology at University of Plymouth in 2017 and since then I have worked as a clinical neuropsychologist in the NHS. I have completed post-doctoral specialist training in clinical neuropsychology at University of Bristol (2021) and I am listed on the British Psychological Society’s Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

    I joined University of Plymouth in 2023 as a part-time senior research fellow to work on the Computerised Cognitive Assessment (CoCoA) in neurodegenerative conditions project. In that time, I have secured research funding from the Southwest Clinical Research Network (CRN), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), and I am currently completing a doctoral clinical and practitioner academic fellowship (2025-2028). My research is focused on using technology and clinical biomarkers to improve neuropsychological assessment procedures in early Alzheimer’s disease

    In addition, I hold several honorary positions, which include:

    • Neuropsychology lab manager at the Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC)
    • Honorary principal clinical neuropsychologist with Livewell Southwest and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
    • Clinical Neuropsychology Tutor at University of Bristol
    • Guest lecturer on University of Plymouth’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

    Academic qualifications

    04 Psychology, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice, University of Bristol

    2 Jan 20201 Jul 2021

    04 Psychology, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Bristol

    2 Jan 20182 Jan 2020

    04 Psychology, Doctorate, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Plymouth

    1 Sept 20141 Sept 2017

    04 Psychology, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Masters in Psychological Science, University College Dublin

    1 Sept 2012

    04 Psychology, First Degree, BA (International) in Psychology, University College Dublin

    1 Sept 20081 Sept 2011

    External positions

    Honorary Clinical Neuropsychologist, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

    30 Jun 20251 Sept 2028

    Honorary Clinical Neuropsychologist , Livewell Southwest

    1 Jun 20251 Sept 2028

    Clinical Neuropsychology Tutor, University of Bristol

    1 Jun 2025 → …

    Research Interests

    • Alzheimer's disease
    • Neuropsychology
    • Cognitive
    • Preclinical Alzheimer's

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