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Research team<\/h1>\n

Meet our team of researchers.<\/p>\n

The WAterS-2 Research Advisory Panel (RAP), pictured above, is made up of experts by experience: stroke survivors, carers and members of the public who worked alongside the research team throughout the project.<\/p>\n

The RAP helped shape all aspects of the research, including study design, materials, interpretation of findings and accessible outputs.\u00a0Read more about the RAP<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Dr.Dr Emma Patchwood<\/h2>\n

Co-Chief Investigator, The University of Manchester.<\/b> Emma has worked in stroke research at The University of Manchester for almost 20 years. She led the development of the original WAterS programme. View Emma’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

\"ProfessorProf Audrey Bowen<\/h2>\n

Co-Chief Investigator, The University of Manchester.<\/b> Audrey is a Professor of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation at The University of Manchester and has led national and international research collaborations to deliver high quality stroke research. View Audrey’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Ms.Mrs Ann Bamford<\/h2>\n

Research Advisory Panel Chair and Lead for Patient Carer and Public Involvement and Engagement (PCPIE), The University of Manchester.<\/b> Ann is a stroke survivor with an honorary contact at The University of Manchester due to her role as Lay Lead for Patient, Carer and Public Involvement and Engagement (PCPIE).<\/p>\n

\"KateKate Woodward-Nutt<\/h2>\n

Project manager\/honorary research assistant,\u00a0<\/strong>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust\/University of Manchester<\/strong>. Kate is an occupational therapist by background. She has been based at the University of Manchester for many years, supporting a range of stroke research studies.<\/p>\n

\"Dr.Dr Niki Chouliara<\/h2>\n

Research Fellow, Loughborough University.<\/b> Niki is an Applied Psychologist at Loughborough University and an Implementation Scientist with a strong psychology background. View Niki’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dr.Dr Paul Conroy<\/h2>\n

Senior Clinical Lecturer, Trinity College Dublin.<\/b> Paul is a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) by background and has experience working with people with aphasia to produce interventions that have an impact. View Paul’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dr.Dr Sarah Cotterill (now retired)<\/h2>\n

Reader in Health Services Research, The University of Manchester.<\/b> Sarah has a strong track record in designing and analysing complex intervention studies, health services research, and NHS policy evaluation. View Sarah’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Professor.Prof Shirley Thomas<\/h2>\n

Associate Professor in Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Nottingham.<\/b>\u00a0Shirley is a Health Psychologist with substantial expertise in developing and testing psychological interventions after stroke. View Shirley’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dr.Dr Verity Longley<\/h2>\n

Health Inequalities Research Co-Lead, MMU.<\/b> Verity is an Occupational Therapist and Lecturer in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. She has experience in stroke rehabilitation-focused research, and expertise in including vulnerable groups in research to reduce health inequalities. View Verity’s research profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dr Natalie Hampson<\/h2>\n

Dr Lorraine King<\/h2>\n

Dr Viki Teggart<\/h2>\n

These three clinical neuropsychologists led on the clinical input in the study, including the therapy being delivered and how staff are trained to deliver it.<\/p>\n

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