Research groups
Rebecca Millington Truby
BMBCh, BSc, MSc, DPhil
Academic Clinical Fellow in Clinical Neurophysiology
- ACF in the Vision Group
- Internal Medicine Trainee
- Clinical Teaching Associate at Exeter College
My research interests lie in the field of visual neuroscience, with a particular interest in abnormalities in visual perception arising from acquired and congenital damage to the brain. I have considerable expertise in applying multi-modal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patient groups including post-stroke and congenital hemianopia, posterior cortical atrophy, and coeliac disease. I am currently developing a novel research program combining EEG and MRI to guide rehabilitation following occipital stroke. This complements my clinical training, where I will shortly commence my post as an SpR in Clinical Neurophysiology. I look forward to gaining a range of skills and understanding in visual neurophysiology in particular. I particularly aim to apply my academic skillset to optimise the use of these techniques for patient benefit.
In addition to my research and clinical work, I am passionate about education, and am currently a Clinical Teaching Associate at Exeter College, where I provide bedside teaching for clinical medicine students. I also supervise FHS and Masters research projects in my role in the Vision group. I am always happy to be contacted by students and trainees wanting advice on clinical academic career pathways.
Key publications
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Persistence of training-induced visual improvements after occipital stroke
Preprint
Willis HE. et al, (2024)
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Lateralized occipital degeneration in posterior cortical atrophy predicts visual field deficits
Journal article
Millington RS. et al, (2017), NeuroImage: Clinical, 14, 242 - 249
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Quantifying the pattern of optic tract degeneration in human hemianopia
Journal article
Millington RS. et al, (2014), Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 85, 379 - 386
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Novel brain imaging approaches to understand acquired and congenital neuro-ophthalmological conditions
Journal article
Millington RS. et al, (2014), Current Opinion in Neurology, 27, 92 - 97
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Severe, persistent visual impairment associated with occipital calcification and coeliac disease
Journal article
Millington RS. et al, (2015), Journal of Neurology, 262, 2056 - 2063
Recent publications
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Persistence of training-induced visual improvements after occipital stroke
Preprint
Willis HE. et al, (2024)
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Neurochemistry and functional connectivity in the brain of people with Charles Bonnet syndrome
Journal article
Bridge H. et al, (2024), Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology, 16
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Local control, safety, and survival following image-guided percutaneous microwave thermal ablation in primary lung malignancy
Journal article
Tsakok MT. et al, (2019), Clinical Radiology, 74, 80.e19 - 80.e26