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Claire Murphy is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the College of Sciences and Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on the relationship between brain function and behavior, particularly in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. She investigates olfactory dysfunction as a predictive biomarker and explores how metabolic syndrome, genetic factors (e.g., ApoE ε4 allele), and sensory impairments influence cognitive decline. Murphy has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and serves as a principal investigator on multiple NIH-funded grants.
- Education: Details not explicitly provided in text.
- Grants: Includes NIH awards totaling $4.5M+ for studies on health disparities in Alzheimer’s, olfactory/visual dysfunction as biomarkers, and sensory nutrition.
Her research interests integrate neuroimaging (fMRI, MRI), psychophysics, and clinical neuroscience to understand how sensory systems reflect early Alzheimer’s pathology. Key areas include odor identification networks, metabolic risk factors, and the role of gender in neurodegeneration. Murphy has presented at conferences like the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference and the Society for Neuroscience.
She advises numerous graduate students on thesis projects, including studies on ApoE ε4’s impact on memory, locus coeruleus integrity, and BMI-Alzheimer’s links. Her work emphasizes patient-centered approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance early detection of neurodegenerative diseases.
Labs/Teams: Leads the SDSU Aging Research (ADAR) Program and collaborates with national networks like the NIH Toolbox for Assessment.
