ProfessorJessica Bramham

Jessica Bramham is an academic clinical neuropsychologist. She has an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Neuropsychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London. She worked as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in the Neuropsychiatry Department of the Maudsley Hospital in London, then became a Clinical Lecturer at King's College London. She was appointed as Lecturer at UCD in 2008, then promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2013, and Professor in 2018. 

Jessica's research focuses on adult ADHD, neuropsychology, neurodiversity, and the translation of research into real-world healthcare. She leads the Tri-sector Research in Adult ADHD Developments (TRIAAD) collaboration, working in partnership with the HSE and ADHD-Ireland to develop and evaluate innovative services that improve the lives of neurodivergent people. Her work has informed national health policy, contributed to the HSE Adult ADHD Model of Care, and led to the development of evidence-based programmes and digital interventions used across Ireland.

Jessica has supervised more than 50 doctoral students, is an invited international speaker, and has served on national professional guideline and policy groups. She is passionate about co-produced, neuroaffirmative research, inclusive education, and supporting the next generation of researchers and clinicians. Alongside her research, she is a strong advocate for equality, diversity and women's leadership in psychology, co-founding Psychology Voices Ireland to promote greater equity across the profession.

Jessica has four children and works part-time Wednesday to Friday.