Katherine A. Kitchen Andren

Katherine A. Kitchen Andren is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Neurology department at the School of Medicine, University of Utah Health. She operates as a Clinical Neuropsychologist within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation division, specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, Neuropsychology, and Rehabilitation Psychology.

• Education:
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Wyoming
  • MS in Clinical Psychology, University of Wyoming
  • BS in Psychology, Rocky Mountain College

Her research focuses on cognitive assessment in older adults, particularly examining executive functioning, incidental learning, and neurocognitive outcomes in populations with neurodegenerative disorders and psychiatric conditions. Publications span validation of neuropsychological scales (RBANS), cognitive impacts on rehabilitation outcomes, and interdisciplinary health research.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP-CN)

Her clinical work addresses post-acute care planning, health safety awareness, and integrated mental/physical health in veteran and older adult populations. She contributes to developing standardized cognitive assessment tools and analyzing population-based disease courses.