Dr Kate Aitchison
Researcher biography
Kate is a postdoctoral research fellow and registered music therapist with expertise in qualitative methods. Kate works with the University of Queensland's ULTRA program, building capability and capacity in innovative trial design, conduct, analysis and translation. Kate's role with ULTRA is to support and promote the use of qualitative methods and methodologies within clinical trials. Kate also has experience researching and evaluating creative arts therapies within mental health settings and a passion for arts-based methods with a focus on equity and inclusion. Kate is currently an Associate Editor for the Australian Journal of Music Therapy, and in 2022, Kate convened the 49th National Conference of the Australian Music Therapy Association.