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Kellie Morrissey is a Lecturer in the School of Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC). Her work focuses on the intersection of health, politics, and digital technologies, with a particular emphasis on sensitive settings such as dementia care, reproductive health, and women's well-being. Prior to her current role, she held positions at Newcastle University and the University of Limerick (UL), leading initiatives like the Digital Social Care research theme and Design for Health & Wellbeing programs. She has secured over €1.5 million in research funding from bodies like EPSRC and SFI-IRC.
Her research explores ethical design practices in healthcare technology, including participatory methods with marginalized groups. A career fellowship in Open Lab (2017) supported her early work on dementia-friendly technologies. Recent studies investigate online platforms for pregnancy loss support, social media's role in fitness behaviors, and HPV self-sampling attitudes.
Dr. Morrissey's publications span HCI ethics, intergenerational learning, and technology's impact on mental health. She advocates for reflexive research practices, emphasizing empathy and equity in design. Her teaching integrates clinical immersions and industry partnerships to prepare students for healthcare innovation challenges.
