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Molly Manning is an Associate Professor and Course Director of the MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Limerick’s School of Allied Health. A participatory health researcher, she focuses on aphasia psychosocial care (APC), contributing to national stroke strategies and clinical guidelines.
- PhD in Population Health and Health Services Research (2020)
- MSc in Speech and Language Therapy (2013)
- MPhil in Linguistics (2009)
- BSc in Physics and Astronomy (2004)
Her research emphasizes equality, diversity, and inclusion, particularly amplifying voices of people with aphasia through equitable power-sharing in research. She leads the International Aphasia Psychological Care Research Network and co-established Ireland’s first interdisciplinary community of practice with 200+ clinicians.
Recent publications highlight her work on integrated care models for older adults, public-patient involvement in stroke research, and culturally responsive strategies in aphasia care. These align with UN Sustainable Development Goals for health equity and inclusive education.
- 2025: Prospective cohort study on frailty care (BMC Primary Care)
- 2024: Stroke PPI panel evaluation (HRB Open Research)
- 2024: Systematic review of integrated care (Health and Social Care in the Community)
- 2024: Aphasia psychological care via community of practice (Aphasiology)
She chairs the University of Limerick’s Research Ethics Committee and contributes to the Health Research Institute’s Participatory Health Research Unit. Her work bridges arts-based methodologies and health services, fostering trust with clinicians and policy actors.
