Professor Dr. Jenny Batchelor

Biography

Jenny Batchelor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Macquarie University and currently serves as the Director of Postgraduate Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology. She completed her Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at Melbourne University and her PhD at Macquarie University, working under the supervision of Emeritus Professor Max Coltheart. Registered as a psychologist with endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology by the Psychology Board of Australia, her research interests prominently include assessment outcomes following traumatic brain injury, particularly regarding litigating samples, medico-legal issues, and predictors of recovery following mild traumatic brain injury. She has developed a significant research program focusing on sports-related concussion and is currently investigating the reliability of neurocognitive measures and the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation for alcohol and substance use disorders. Her teaching responsibilities include various master's and undergraduate units on neuropsychology, alongside supervising PhD, masters, and honours students. Batchelor has held roles in numerous projects and initiatives aimed at furthering the understanding of cognitive rehabilitation and neuropsychological practices, emphasizing her commitment to advancing the field through both research and education.

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