Kristin Wilmoth

Dr. Kristin Wilmoth is a faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center, leading the Concussion, Acquired Brain Injury, and Neurodegeneration (CABIN) Laboratory. She specializes in clinical neuropsychology, focusing on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion, particularly in athletic populations. Her research addresses cognitive and behavioral disorders, recovery trajectories, and neuropsychological assessment tools. Dr. Wilmoth collaborates with institutions like the O’Donnell Brain Institute and Texas Institute for Brain Injury and Repair. Her work spans clinical evaluations, sport-related concussion management, and long-term neurological outcomes in retired athletes.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from University of Virginia (highest distinction)
• PhD and clinical internship in psychology at UT Southwestern
• Postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology at Medical College of Wisconsin

Research interests include:

• Concussion recovery predictors in adolescents
• Neurocognitive outcomes in retired NFL players
• Development of standardized assessment tools (e.g., SWAPS)
• Psychological factors influencing TBI rehabilitation

Her articles focus on topics like post-traumatic stress in concussion recovery, ADHD’s impact on athlete outcomes, and demographic adjustments in cognitive testing. Collaborations emphasize multi-institutional studies on TBI’s long-term effects and sport safety.

Dr. Wilmoth’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing gaps in TBI assessment and advocating for evidence-based interventions in both clinical and athletic settings.