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Professor Marian Brady is a leading academic at Glasgow Caledonian University, specializing in stroke rehabilitation and aphasia research. She holds a BSc Hons, PhD, and FRCSLT qualifications. As a speech and language therapist, she leads the multidisciplinary Stroke Rehabilitation Research Programme and chairs the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATs), a global network supporting over 290 researchers. Her work focuses on improving stroke rehabilitation interventions, addressing healthcare inequalities, and developing clinical guidelines.
- Key Roles: Chair of European Stroke Organisation Aphasia Rehabilitation Guideline, Trustee of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Honorary Professor at University of Queensland
- Research Areas: Aphasia, stroke rehabilitation, speech therapy, clinical trial design, and international collaboration
Her research has informed national guidelines in over 20 countries and contributed to the World Health Organization’s initiatives. Notable projects include the CHOSEN trial on pneumonia prevention and the Virtual International Stroke Trials Archive. She has received awards such as the Cochrane-REWARD Prize and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Fellowship.
Her work emphasizes patient-centered care, evidenced by initiatives like the Access G-AP resource for goal-setting in stroke survivors. She collaborates internationally, advocating for equitable access to rehabilitation.
