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Professor Cherry Kilbride
Professor / Programme Leader MSc Neurorehabilitation

Mary Seacole 3rd Floor - Bay 43

Summary

Cherry is a Professor of Neurorehabilitation and Applied Clinical Research. Cherry is a state registered physiotherapist and active proponent of developing AHP research capacity and capability in allied health professions. Cherry is the Lead Allied Health Professional for Clinical Research at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, where she previously worked as a senior manager and specialist physiotherapist in neurology. Cherry is an active researcher in the field of neurological rehabilitation, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and the development of complex interventions that promote health and well being and quality of life in people with neurological conditions.   

Qualifications:

PhD MSc FCSP PGCert (LTHE), FHEA

Responsibility

External Committees

  • Sub editor (neurology) of Physiotherapy 
  • London Hub Research Facilitator Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR)
  • Founding member of International Neurology Physical Therapy Association (INPA), a sub group of the World Confederation of Physical Therapists
  • Former lead national physiotherapist on Intercollegiate Stroke Working Party at Royal College of Physicians London

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Journal Peer Reviews includes:

  • Frontiers 
  • Physiotherapy
  • Physiotherapy Research International
  • Educational Action Research
  • Journal of Interprofessional Care
  • Ageing & Society
  • Disability and Rehabilitation
  • BMC Health Services Research

Grant Reviews includes:

  • The Stroke Association
  • NIHR
  • MS Society
  • UKRI

Teaching Interests:

Stroke, neurorehabilitation, research, evidence based practice, evaluation of clinical interventions in neurology, cerebral palsy

Newest selected publications

Bailey, DP., Norris, E., LeWarne, MD., Cerexhe, L., Anokye, N., Banstola, A., et al. (2026) 'Clinical and cost-effectiveness of the iStep-MS physical activity and sedentary behaviour intervention for managing fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial'. BMJ Open, 16 (7). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link

Journal article

Butcher, T., Warland, A., Stewart, V., Norris, M., Aweid, B., Samiyappan, A., et al. (2026) 'Rehabilitation using virtual gaming for Hospital and hOMe-Based training for the Upper limb in acute and subacute Stroke (RHOMBUS II): a qualitative analysis of participants’ experience'. BMJ Open, 16 (7). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2044-6055 Open Access Link

Journal article

Mansell, SK., Augustt, S., Gowing, F., Ridout, D., Hilton, S., Kilbride, C., et al. (2026) 'Residual AHI Measurement from PAP Devices Versus Home Polygraphy: A Method Comparison Study Using Real World Data'. Respiration, 00 (0). pp. 1 - 21. ISSN: 0025-7931 Open Access Link

Journal article

Jenkins, TO., Polkey, MI., McWilliams, D., Kilbride, C. and MacBean, V. (2026) 'Defining a diaphragm-focused and patient-acceptable inspiratory muscle training (IMT) load in difficult to wean, mechanically ventilated patients: a protocol for a prospective, mixed methods study'. BMJ Open Respiratory Research, 13 (1). pp. 1 - 7. ISSN: 2052-4439 Open Access Link

Journal article

Umoabasi, I., Mansell, SK., Mandal, S., Kilbride, C., Hilton, ST., Main, E., et al. (2026) 'Evaluating Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Activity Within the 3DPiPPIn Trial: A Qualitative Exploration of Contributors' Perspectives on Their Impact'. Health Expectations, 29 (2). pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 1369-6513 Open Access Link

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