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Dr. Marcella Carragher is a Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology at La Trobe University and a Lead Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation. Her work focuses on aphasia therapy, healthcare communication barriers, and interventions to improve outcomes for individuals with post-stroke aphasia. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Ulster (2002-2006) and a PhD from the University of Manchester (2009-2012), investigating aphasia treatment outcomes.
Dr. Carragher leads research initiatives such as the Aphasia App study and the Peer-led Hub-and-Spoke Community Aphasia Group program. She has managed major trials like COMPARE and ASK, evaluating aphasia therapies and psychosocial interventions. Her research emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient-centered communication, and translational research to bridge gaps between clinical guidelines and real-world care.
- Grants: Received funding for the M-MAT-Tele project (2023-2025) to develop online aphasia therapy.
- Professional Roles: Deputy Treasurer of Aphasia Victoria (2015-2024) and committee member of Early Career Researcher Networking Committee (2017-2018).
- Teaching: Coordinates the 'Evidence in Practice in Speech Pathology' course and supervises PhD students in aphasia-related topics.
Her contributions span over 46 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on aphasia intervention efficacy, healthcare communication optimization, and patient-reported outcomes. Key themes include therapy generalization, cost-effectiveness of high-intensity interventions, and co-constructed communication strategies.
