Lab Philosophy
We are an enthusiastic international research team part of the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, the Netherlands and associated to the Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells & Systems, Section Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, UMCG, Groningen.
Our goal is to advance the understanding of the nature of executive functions as well as their neural implementation, advance the testing and assessment of executive functions and look for ways how to enhance executive functions in healthy and pathological groups.
Our mission is to contribute to the development of good researchers and to the increased scientific knowledge of executive functioning. Our vision is to help increasing the well-being and cognitive health of individuals and patients. We value collaborations and teamwork within our group and with members of the university, as well as as with national and international partner.
Our goal is to advance the understanding of the nature of executive functions as well as their neural implementation, advance the testing and assessment of executive functions and look for ways how to enhance executive functions in healthy and pathological groups.
Our mission is to contribute to the development of good researchers and to the increased scientific knowledge of executive functioning. Our vision is to help increasing the well-being and cognitive health of individuals and patients. We value collaborations and teamwork within our group and with members of the university, as well as as with national and international partner.
Principle Investigator
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Stefanie is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology at the University of Groningen. Her research focuses on executive functions, in which she assesses the underlying neurocognitive processes. She teaches courses addressing topics in clinical neuropsychology, neurophysiological research methods, as well as in research ethics and science integrity. Stefanie finished her psychology studies and her PhD in biology at the University of Münster, Germany. Afterwards she completed post-doctorates at the University of Oldenburg, Germany and the University of the Balearic Islands in Spain. Since 2012, she works as a voluntary scientific adviser of the international non-governmental human rights organization “International Justice Mission” Germany.
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PhD students
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Francisco is a psychiatrist who takes part in a joint PhD program at the University of Groningen and the National University of Mexico (UNAM). In his research line, we study the neural basis of executive (dys)function and behavioral symptoms in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, using advanced MRI and EEG methods. We furthermore adapt and validate new neuropsychological tests for both the Netherlands and Mexico in the 4C (Cross-Cultural Cognitive Control) study. Francisco is furthermore a fellow of Alzheimer Nederland.
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Media report in Spanish: Serving face!
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Diede Smit, MSc.
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Diede is a psychologist and graduated at the University of Groningen. In her PhD project, we investigate the effects of neurofeedback on cognition and assess this training approach as a therapeutic tool.
More information about the study: www.neurofeedback-rug.nl
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Research assistants
Rutger Stegeman, MSc.
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Rutger is a psychologist and studied Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Groningen. He graduated on the topic inhibition and the frontal parietal network in schizophrenia. In our team he is involved in the 4C study: cross-cultural cognitive control. He is interested in neuropsychological testing and in the integration of scientific research and clinical practice, and furthermore works as a teacher at the University of Groningen.
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Student assistants & trainees
Karl Zimmermann
Karl takes part in the program of the Behavioural and Social Sciences Research Master in the theme Deficits, Distress, and Disorders. His main interests lie in the interaction of neuroscience and cognitive experience in view on psychopathology. In September 2019, he will start the Research Master in the Domain: Deficits, Distress, and Disorders.
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Kyliana van Hoorn
Kyliana is a bachelor student of psychology at the University of Groningen. After being previously involved in the AcPer-Study she is now working on the 4C study, and on the validation of the Behavioral Dysfunction Syndrome Inventory (BDSI). Her main interest is clinical neuropsychology, more specifically within the fields of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Klinefelter syndrome. After completing her bachelor degree her goal is to pursue a career in research.
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Laura O'Sullivan
Laura completed her bachelor degree in the University of Limerick. She is currently studying a master in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Groningen. Her area of interest centres around the aging brain and clinical neuropsychology, with particular interest in mild cognitive impairment. As a result, she is currently involved in the 4C study. She was also involved in the AcPer study.
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Maximilian Koprolin
Maximilian is a BSc student participating in the Excellence Program, as part of which he is currently completing a research internship and will be writing his honours bachelor thesis. Overall, he is passionate about scientific developments, innovative technologies and their impact on society. He is particularly fascinated by the brain, and has broad interests in neuroscience and neuropsychology.
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Neuropsychological assessment team
Linda Offringa Katja Grigorieva Yentl Meidam
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Linda has a background in Biomedical Sciences and is now enrolled in the Master program of the Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Groningen. She works as a student assistant to perform neuropsychological assessments in the Cogmax Study. Her fields of interests are the link between psychology and biology regarding brain damage, rehabilitation in brain injury and the aging brain.
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Katja is a master student in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Groningen. She is particularly interested in neuroanatomy and the consequences of brain damage. She is involved in the Cogmax study and performs neuropsychological assessments in mild cognitive impairment.
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Yentl is a master student of clinical neuropsychology at the University of Groningen. She is interested in the consequences of brain damage, as well as the association of executive functions and mental health. She is involved as a student assistant in the Cogmax study and conducts neuropsychological assessments.
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Marieke Folbert
Marieke is enrolled in the master program Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Groningen. She is involved in the Cogmax study and performs neuropsychological assessments in mild cognitive impairment. Her area of interest centers around healthy aging, the aging brain and its underlying neuroanatomy.
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- Miranda Laanstra
Incoming & affiliated students
- Jaroslav Krc, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
- Cecilia Dapor, University of Trento, Italy
