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Professor Karen Bryan OBE is the current Vice Chancellor of York St John University. Previously, she served as Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Greenwich and Pro Vice Chancellor for Regional Engagement at Sheffield Hallam University. As a speech and language therapist with a PhD, her work focuses on communication disorders in forensic populations, young offenders, and aging populations. She has pioneered research on right hemisphere language difficulties and the impact of communication barriers in healthcare access. Bryan is also involved in developing Registered Intermediaries for the UK Ministry of Justice and was a former Health Professions Council member.
Education:
- PhD
- Fellow of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- BSc (hons) in Speech
Research Interests: Her primary areas include communication challenges in criminal justice systems, right hemisphere language deficits, and aging-related linguistic changes. She emphasizes practical interventions to bridge communication gaps in healthcare and legal settings, particularly for vulnerable groups like young offenders and elderly populations. Her work often intersects with policy development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Awards:
- OBE (Order of the British Empire)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Grants & Advising: Bryan’s contributions include grant-funded research on forensic communication models and clinical intermediary programs. She advises on policy reforms related to speech therapy access in correctional facilities and aging populations.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Department of Neuropsychology at an unnamed institution as a Visiting Professor, focusing on right hemisphere neurological assessments and forensic communication solutions.
