Andrea Kusec

Andrea Kusec is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cambridge, specifically affiliated with the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit and the Translational Neuropsychology Group. She focuses on the OX-CHRONIC project to understand long-term outcomes following stroke.

Her research centers on applying neuropsychological and experimental psychology principles to develop interventions for adults with acquired brain injury, with particular emphasis on improving mood disorders. Key interests include:

• Elucidating relationships between cognitive impairments and emotional outcomes post-stroke
• Leveraging cognitive strategies to enhance mood recovery
• Integrating robust quantitative modeling with in-depth qualitative methods
• Translating research findings into practical rehabilitation approaches

Dr. Kusec actively contributes to major initiatives including:

• OX-CHRONIC: Long-term stroke outcome analysis
• ENRICH: Complementary rehabilitation research project

These projects aim to improve quality of life and recovery trajectories for stroke survivors through evidence-based neuropsychological interventions.