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Biography

Katie Mullen is a research occupational therapist in the Vision and Perception Laboratory where she recruits and shepherds research participants, administers assessments, implements research protocols and contributes to manuscripts and presentations detailing research findingsMullen began working in the Occupational Therapy Cognitive Performance Lab as a research interventionist in 2018, which spurred her interest in occupational therapy research. Prior to joining SHRS in 2022, Mullen worked as a clinical occupational therapist in inpatient rehab and acute care settings within the UPMC Health System. Mullen has a passion for engaging occupational therapy students in research and professional organizations.  

Education
  • Master of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University 
  • Currently pursuing — Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh 
Research Interests
  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Dementia
  • Community outreach through support groups for clients and their loved ones
Professional Organization Appointments
  • Academic Liaison, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association District II