Lana Higson

Lana Higson is a Research Fellow in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University, specializing in clinical neuropsychology. Her work focuses on developing interventions and evaluating treatments to reduce functional seizure symptoms, improve health-related quality of life, and identify predictors of successful treatment outcomes. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her research on functional neurological disorders (FND).

Her research interests include functional seizures, neurocognitive processes, and clinical tools for neurological symptom management. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects exploring psychological and neurological mechanisms underlying functional disorders. Her publications emphasize intervention development, such as the Re-PROGRAM outpatient program and digital health tools for patients with functional seizures.

Lana’s work has been featured in journals like Epilepsy & Behavior and BMJ Open. She actively engages in randomized controlled trials to evaluate therapeutic efficacy and improve clinical practices in neurological care. No awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Her research network includes collaborators from Monash University and international institutions. While no formal grants or advising roles are detailed, her projects reflect a focus on translational research bridging clinical practice and patient outcomes.