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Dr. Loren Mowszowski is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences. She is a member of the Brain and Mind Centre and the Charles Perkins Centre, focusing on dementia prevention and cognitive interventions for older adults. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) from the University of New South Wales and a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) from Macquarie University. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and holds membership in the Australian Psychological Society.
Her research addresses clinically relevant cognitive and psychosocial interventions for individuals at risk of dementia (e.g., Mild Cognitive Impairment, late-life depression) or with early-stage neurodegenerative conditions. Key outcomes include improvements in neurobiological markers, psychological well-being, and caregiver impact. Current projects include the Interdisciplinary, Home-bAsed Reablement Program (I-HARP) funded by NHMRC, the CogMax cognitive training study, and development of the CogNet online intervention with Dr. Haley LaMonica and Professor Sharon Naismith.
Loren is Co-chair of a national working party developing a position paper on cognitive interventions for the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists and convenor of a Sydney-based special interest group. Her work emphasizes translating research into practice, such as implementing personalized cognitive interventions for older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. She has secured over $2.7M in research funding and published over 30 peer-reviewed articles.
- Grants:
- NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research Scheme (I-HARP trial)
- NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowship
- WHO dementia clinical guideline development
- Awards: NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowship
Loren supervises research students (Honours, Masters, PhD) and clinical neuropsychology trainees. Her teaching includes the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences program. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to aging-related cognitive challenges.
