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Jenny Batchelor is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Macquarie University, serving as Director of Postgraduate Clinical Neuropsychology Programs. She holds a PhD from Macquarie University and is a registered psychologist with endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology. Her research focuses on Traumatic Brain Injury outcomes, Sports Concussion, Substance Use Disorders, and Delirium, with a strong emphasis on medico-legal and neuropsychological rehabilitation topics.
Education:
- B.B.Sc.(Hons)
- M.Sc. (Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, Melbourne University)
- PhD (Macquarie University, supervised by Emeritus Prof. Max Coltheart)
Research Interests:
- Outcome assessment after Traumatic Brain Injury
- Sports-Related Concussion reliability and outcomes
- Cognitive rehabilitation efficacy in Substance Use Disorders
- Delirium and cognition in risky driving behavior
Teaching:
- Lecturer in Master of Clinical Neuropsychology program units including Neuropsychological Disorders, Practice, and Rehabilitation
- Undergraduate units: Neuropsychology in Clinical Practice and Scientist Practitioner Model
Recent Articles (2023-2024): Focus on cognitive remediation in substance use, executive functioning in Down Syndrome, and neuropsychological deficits in screen use disorders. Her work bridges clinical practice and research methodologies.
Supervision: Supervised over 40 HDR students and 60+ master’s students in Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, and Substance Use topics. Active in grant-funded projects like the TACIT Study (PET Tau Ligand Clinical Trial).
Labs/Teams: Leads clinical neuropsychology program development and collaborates on projects involving Westmead and Liverpool hospitals. Serves as Co-Convenor of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.
