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Biography
Dr Leona Ryan is a psychologist and behavioural scientist specialising in translating empirical evidence into the design and delivery of digital health infrastructure. With experience in European-scale and national mHealth projects, she focuses on grounding digital innovations in behavioural and implementation science to drive adoption. Her work bridges clinical research and implementation across primary care and academic settings.
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Education/Academic qualification
BA, H.Dip, PhD
External positions
Assessment Lead, Royal College of Physicians
23 Feb 2026 → 23 Feb 2029
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Implementing A Cognitive Screening Tool as Part of Routine Clinical Practice in Early Intervention for Psychosis Services: A Qualitative Analysis
Cowman, M., Ryan, L., Dwan‐O'Reilly, M., O'Mahony‐Sinnott, A., Gavin, C., O'Neill, D., McGuinness, S., O'Shea, K., Foye, V., O'Connor, K. & Donohoe, G., Mar 2026, In: Early Intervention in Psychiatry.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Perceptions, attitudes, and practices influencing management of obesity in Ireland–The Awareness, Care and Treatment in Obesity maNagement, (ACTION) Ireland study
Curran, F., Ryan, L., Birney, S., Gaynor, K., Murphy, M., Connell, J. O. & O'Donoghue, G., Dec 2025, In: Obesity Pillars.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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A Pilot Feasibility Study Exploring the Preliminary Effectiveness of an AI-Driven Virtual Human Intervention for General Practitioner Obesity Education and Communication-Skills Training
Ryan, L., Coleman, S., Zimmermann, T., Coyne, R., Broadbent, E., Browne, A., O'Donoghue, G., Quigley, F., Worlikar, H., Connolly, C., Crotty, M., Birney, S., Conlan, O., Walsh, J. C. & O'Keeffe, D., Aug 2025, In: Obesity Science and Practice. 11, 4, e70083.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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A Virtual Simulator to Improve Weight-Related Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals: Mixed Methods Pre-Post Pilot Feasibility Study
Quigley, F., Ryan, L., Bond, R., McAloon, T., Zheng, H. & Moorhead, A., 15 Aug 2025, In: JMIR Medical Education.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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A systematic review identifying personally modifiable factors for self-harm recovery in young people and the barriers and facilitators to their implementation
McEvoy, D., Sweeney, C., Ryan, L., Wilson, C., Healy, C., Mongan, D., Sheaf, G., Higgins, A., Gallant, A. J., Doyle, L., Darker, C. D., Keogh, B., Kartalova-O'Doherty, Y., Murphy, R., Fitzgerald, C., Staines, L., Lyne, J. P., O'Connor, K., Anand-Vembar, S. & O'Keeffe, D. & 10 others, , May 2026, In: Journal of Psychiatric Research.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Activities
- 2 Membership of committee
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European Health Psychology Society (External organisation)
Ryan, L. (Member)
2025 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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The Association for the Study of Obesity on the Island of Ireland (ASOI) (External organisation)
Ryan, L. (Member)
2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee