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Karen Sullivan is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in the Faculty of Health, School of Psychology & Counselling. She holds a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Melbourne and is a registered psychologist specializing in stroke, dementia, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. She leads interdisciplinary research projects funded by entities like the Australian Government's Traumatic Brain Injury Mission and collaborates with international teams in Germany, Canada, and the US.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Melbourne (1998)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Criminology), University of Melbourne
Research Focus: Her work investigates cognitive/psychological impacts of neurological conditions, psychosocial recovery factors, and multimodal therapies. Key areas include:
- Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation and concussion management
- Cognitive assessment in stroke and dementia
- Exercise immunology and neurorehabilitation
- Community-based interventions for persistent symptoms
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2021-2025) emphasize concussion protocols, biomarker discovery, rehabilitation innovations, and social determinants of recovery. Interdisciplinary themes span neuropsychology, public health, and technology-driven assessments.
Awards & Honors:
- Nominee, David Gardiner QUT Teacher of the Year (2017)
- QUT Vice Chancellor's Performance Award (2010)
- Faculty of Health Teaching Excellence Award (2005)
- Australian Psychological Society Ethics Prize (2004)
Supervision & Grants: Mentored 50+ Honours and 20+ PhD students. Current projects include:
- MRI biomarkers for TBI diagnosis (NHMRC-funded)
- Sleep intervention for young drivers (randomized trial)
Labs & Collaborations: Member of Australian Centre for Health Law Research; former contributor to QUT’s Centre for Biomedical Technology; collaborates with Queensland Health and Dementia Collaborative Research Centre.
