Juliane Weicker, Dipl.-Psych.

Research Scientist

Faculty of Computer Science
Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg

Research Interests

I am interested in neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation of patients with acquired brain lesions. My work addresses mechanisms of cognitive plasticity focusing on acquired brain lesions, e.g. after stroke. My expertise is in computer-assisted cognitive training, particularly training of working memory functions. Currently, I am exploring modulators of the effectiveness of cognitive training, e.g. intensity, specificity and motivation. One of my projects targets gamification, i.e. the integration of game-design elements, to increase commitment and enjoyment of cognitive therapy.

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Professional Experience

Since 03/2019 Research Scientist at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
03/2017 - 02/2019 Research Scientist at Hasomed GmbH, Magdeburg
Since 06/2015 Clinical neuropsychologist at the Clinic of Cognitive Neurology, University Clinic of Leipzig

Education

Since 06/2015 Clinical neuropsychologist (GNP certificate)
Since 02/2011 PhD candidate at the Max Planck Institute of Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Leipzig
2004 - 2010 Diploma in Psychology, Chemnitz University of Technology

Scientific Publications

Weicker, J.; Hudl, N.; Frisch, S.; Lepsien, J.; Mueller, K.; Villringer, A.; & Thöne-Otto, A. (2018)
WOME: Theory-Based Working Memory Training A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Evaluation in Older Adults
Frontiers of Aging Neuroscience, doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2018.00247
 
Weicker, J.; Hudl, N.; Thöne-Otto, A. (2017)
„Was misst eigentlich die Blockspanne?“ - Der Gold-Standard im Fokus
Zeitschrift für Neuropsychologie, 28(1), 45-54.
 
Weicker, J.; Villringer, A.; Thöne-Otto, A. (2016)
Can impaired working memory functioning be improved by training? A meta-analysis with a special focus on brain injured patients
Neuropsychology, 30(2), 190-212.
 

Scientific Publications

Gabele, M., Weicker, J., Wagner, S., Thoms, A., Husslein, S., Hansen, C. (2021)
Effects and Ways of Tailored Gamification in Software-Based Training in Cognitive Rehabilitation
ACM International Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization (ACM UMAP), Utrecht, Netherlands, pp. 158-168