Dr Caroline Faucher
Research Fellow
School of Psychological Sciences
Career Summary
Biography
Biography: I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Newcastle in 2025, which focused on sleep, cognition and brain health in mid to late life. Alongside my research, I am also a clinical psychology registrar, working with clients across all age groups, with a particular interest in sleep problems, OCD, anxiety and the perinatal period.
Before transitioning into psychological sciences, I spent several years working as a journalist and in communications for various non-for-profit, industry and government organisations.
Research Interests My research examines lifestyle factors in relation to cognition, integrating clinical and neuroscience approaches, with a particular focus on women’s health and wellbeing. I am also passionate about the role of animal-assisted interventions in mental health.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychological Science, University of New England
- Bachelor Degree in Public Communication Internatiional Profi, Laval University
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Quebec - Canada
Keywords
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive neuroscience
Languages
- French (Fluent)
- English (Fluent)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 520302 | Clinical psychology | 50 |
| 520203 | Cognitive neuroscience | 50 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Research Fellow | University of Newcastle School of Psychological Sciences Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Conference (1 outputs)
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| 2025 |
Faucher C, Behler A, Gomez L, Fripp J, Breakspear M, Lupton M, 'O003 Napping-memory relationship varies as a function of AD genetic risk', Sleep Advances, 6, A1-A2 (2025)
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Open Research Newcastle |
Journal article (3 outputs)
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| 2025 |
Faucher C, Behler A, Campbell MEJ, Thienel R, 'Effect of brief dog-assisted interventions on psychobiological indicators of stress: a systematic review', Anxiety Stress and Coping, 38, 495-511 (2025) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle | |||||||||
| 2024 |
Thienel R, Borne L, Faucher C, Behler A, Robinson GA, Fripp J, Giorgio J, Ceslis A, Mcaloney K, Adsett J, Galligan D, Martin NG, Breakspear M, Lupton MK, 'Can an online battery match in-person cognitive testing in providing information about age-related cortical morphology?', BRAIN IMAGING AND BEHAVIOR [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle | |||||||||
| 2024 |
Faucher C, Borne L, Behler A, Paton B, Giorgio J, Fripp J, Thienel R, Lupton MK, Breakspear M, 'A central role of sulcal width in the associations of sleep duration and depression with cognition in mid to late life', Sleep Advances, 5 (2024) [C1]
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Preprint (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | |||||
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| 2023 |
Faucher C, Behler A, Campbell M, Thienel R, 'Effect of Brief Dog-Assisted Interventions on Stress Biomarkers: A Systematic Review' (2023)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $62,000 |
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20211 grants / $62,000
The neurocognitive impact of cochlear implants in mid-later life: An advanced MRI study.$62,000
Funding body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Funding body | Hunter Medical Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Michael Breakspear, Doctor Megan Campbell, Dr Robert Eisenberg, Ms Caroline Faucher, Doctor Renate Thienel |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2024 |
| GNo | G2101090 |
| Type Of Funding | C3300 – Aust Philanthropy |
| Category | 3300 |
| UON | Y |
Dr Caroline Faucher
Positions
Research Fellow
School of Psychological Sciences
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Casual Clinical Trials Psychologist
School of Psychological Sciences
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
| caroline.faucher@newcastle.edu.au |