Karly Murphy

Dr. Karly Murphy is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her research focuses on improving physical healthcare delivery for patients with comorbid serious mental illness, particularly addressing care quality gaps affecting marginalized populations. She completed residency training at Johns Hopkins and advanced fellowship training in epidemiology and clinical research.

Education:

• MD, Harvard Medical School (2014)
• MHS in Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2019)
• MSc in Biomedical Science, National University of Ireland, Galway (2007)
• BA in Biochemistry, Kenyon College (2006)

Research Interests: Dr. Murphy uses health services research, mixed-methods, and implementation science to study cancer screening, chronic disease management, and care coordination strategies between primary care and mental health providers. Her work emphasizes reducing disparities in cardiovascular care, smoking cessation, and addressing implicit bias in mental health populations. Recent efforts include scaling evidence-based interventions through programs like the ALACRITY Center for Health and Longevity in Mental Illness.

Grants & Collaborations: Collaborates with institutions like Johns Hopkins and UCSF on NIH-funded studies improving cardiovascular health outcomes for people with serious mental illness. Key projects include team-based quality improvement strategies in community mental health centers and adapting safety programs for evidence-based care delivery.

Labs/Teams: Active in the ALACRITY Center and works with interdisciplinary teams focused on implementation science and health disparities research.