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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
Academic qualifications
Psychology, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice, University of Bristol
2 Jan 2020 → 1 Jul 2021
Psychology, Other postgraduate qualification (e.g. PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma), Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Bristol
2 Jan 2018 → 2 Jan 2020
Psychology, Doctorate, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Plymouth
1 Sept 2014 → 1 Sept 2017
Psychology, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Masters in Psychological Science, University College Dublin
1 Sept 2012
Psychology, First Degree, BA (International) in Psychology, University College Dublin
1 Sept 2008 → 1 Sept 2011
External positions
Honorary Clinical Neuropsychologist, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
30 Jun 2025 → 1 Sept 2028
Honorary Clinical Neuropsychologist , Livewell Southwest
1 Jun 2025 → 1 Sept 2028
Clinical Neuropsychology Tutor, University of Bristol
1 Jun 2025 → …
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Research output
- 10 Article
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy plus usual care for improving quality of life in people with motor neuron disease (COMMEND): a multicentre, parallel, randomised controlled trial in the UK
Gould, R. L., McDermott, C. J., Thompson, B. J., Rawlinson, C. V., Bursnall, M., Bradburn, M., Kumar, P., Turton, E. J., White, D. A., Serfaty, M. A., Graham, C. D., McCracken, L. M., Goldstein, L. H., Al-Chalabi, A., Orrell, R. W., Williams, T., Noad, R., Baker, I., Faull, C. & Lambert, T. & 30 others, , 1 Jun 2024, In: The Lancet. 403, 10442, p. 2381-2394 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An evaluation of the validity of an aphasia friendly mood and anxiety measure for stroke patients
Murphy, D., Hourston, J., Freeman, E., Hawker, N. & Morris-Haynes, R., 2024, (Accepted) In: Aphasiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring Change over Time on Cognitive Screening Measures: An Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of ACE-III, CBI-R, and EMQ for the Purpose of Dementia Screening
Murphy, D. F., Scott, J. P. & Noad, R. F., 13 Mar 2024, In: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders. 53, 2, p. 47-56 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A pilot examination of the validity of stylus and finger drawing on visuomotor-mediated tests on ACEmobile
Noad, R., Newman, C., Chynoweth, J., Mayers, J., Hall, S. & Murphy, D., 24 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 45, 5, p. 445-451Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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OXFORD COGNITIVE SCREEN: A CRITICAL REVIEW AND INDEPENDENT PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION
Murphy, D., Cornford, E., Higginson, A., Norman, A., Long, R. & Noad, R., 6 Sept 2023, In: Journal of Neuropsychology. 17, 3, p. 491-504Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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