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Dr. Mareike Hillebrand is a Researcher in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Ulm since January 2025, previously holding research positions at Universität Ulm and Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena in 2022 with summa cum laude distinction.
Her academic background includes:
- Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy & Health) from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (2018)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Ulm (2016)
Her research centers on gerontopsychology and clinical interventions, with intense focus on non-pharmacological dementia treatments. She pioneers individualized music therapy protocols for nursing home residents with dementia, examining feasibility, effectiveness, and implementation barriers while simultaneously developing cognitive-behavioral interventions for dementia caregivers. Her work bridges clinical psychology, gerontology, and music cognition to address critical gaps in elderly mental healthcare.
Analysis of her 15 conference presentations (2017-2023) reveals three dominant research axes: music-based dementia interventions (60% of work), caregiver support systems (25%), and methodological innovations in geriatric assessment (15%). This portfolio demonstrates rigorous application of randomized controlled trials in real-world care settings, with strong translational emphasis on practical implementation.
Her scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious nominations:
- Nomination for Friedrich-Schiller-Universität's Doctoral Award (2023)
- Nomination for Psychology Student Council's Teaching Award (2019)
Actively completing her state certification as Psychological Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she maintains dual roles in research and clinical practice through University Hospital Ulm's psychotherapy outpatient clinic, where she develops geriatric-specific treatment protocols while supervising clinical trainees in evidence-based dementia care approaches.
