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Professor Lucy Dipper is a leading academic in Clinical Linguistics at City, University of London, where she serves as Professor of Clinical Linguistics and Head of the Department of Language and Communication Science. Her work bridges linguistics and clinical practice, focusing on communication disorders, particularly aphasia, with research on discourse, gesture, and intervention methods.
Education:
- PhD in Language Sciences, University College London (1997–1999)
- MSc in Human Communication (Distinction), University College London (1993–1995)
- BSc (Hons) in Linguistics, University of Sussex (1988–1991)
Her research explores language and gesture in everyday communication, especially in aphasia, using discourse analysis to inform clinical assessment and therapy. She has led and collaborated on multiple funded projects, including the development of the Aphasia Therapy Finder, a major open-access implementation tool. Her recent publications show a strong trend toward systematic reviews, feasibility trials, and digital tools in aphasia rehabilitation, emphasizing evidence-based and personalized interventions.
Scientific Contributions:
- Principal investigator and collaborator on projects funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust and City University
- Co-developer of the Aphasia Therapy Finder
- Extensive work on gesture and discourse in aphasia
- Active contributor to international research networks
She supervises several PhD students and teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in speech and language sciences. Her professional memberships include the British Aphasiology Society, International Society of Gesture Studies, and British Association of Clinical Linguists. She leads a dynamic research group focused on aphasia, contributing significantly to advancing clinical linguistics and therapy practices globally.
