Susan Murphy has been working in the field of geriatric and rehabilitation research since 1994.  She obtained a BS in Exercise Science from Georgia State University.  She is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Emory focusing the last 14 years in stroke rehabilitation. She has worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator for stroke and exercise studies at the VA, but has focused her time in the Physical Exercise Core for the past 3 years.

Research Interests:

Acute Exercise Effects on Word Learning in Aging and Stroke-induced Aphasia

Effects of Aging on Cortical Excitability during Motor learning

Graded Intensity Aerobic Exercise to Improve Cerebrovascular Function

Neurovascular Regulation during Exercise in Humans with Chronic Kidney Disease

Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training in Older Adults

Phone:  404-321-6111, x205391

E-mail:  Susan.Murphy5@va.gov


Title(s)/Position(s):

Research Coordinator