Memory complaints in people with epilepsy: Assessment and remediation

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Dr Kate Thompson was awarded a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology) through the University of Queensland in 2010. She has extensive clinical experience in the assessment and rehabilitation of neuropsychological disorders occurring in the context of neurological disease and acquired brain injury. In 2016 Dr Thompson was appointed as the Clinical Neuropsychologist (Advanced) for the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at the RBWH. In that role, she uses her expertise to assess brain function in people with epilepsy and to inform multidisciplinary decisions regarding suitability for epilepsy surgery. Dr Thompson is also committed to developing integrated, goal-orientated psychological care for patients to help them improve their quality of life.

Dr Thompson’s research interests pertain to the identification, prediction and rehabilitation of neuropsychological deficits experienced by people with epilepsy. She is currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) through the Centre of Advanced Imaging at The University of Queensland focusing on the assessment and rehabilitation of memory impairment in people with epilepsy.