Kimberly Kirkpatrick

Dr. Kimberly Kirkpatrick is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kansas State University and directs the Reward, Timing & Decision (RTD) Laboratory. Her research examines timing processes, reward valuation, and decision-making systems, with focus on impulsive choices and interventions to promote self-control.

Key research areas:

• Time-based neurocognitive interventions for impulsivity
• Diet-induced cognitive impairment and impulsive behavior
• Individual differences in timing and reward processing
• Risky decision-making mechanisms

Her NIH-funded work has led to behavioral interventions that enhance self-control in rodent models, with ongoing translation to human applications.