A.M. Buunk

Dr. A.M. Buunk is a clinical neuropsychologist affiliated with the University of Groningen, holding dual appointments in the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Medical Sciences/UMCG. Their primary role is as a researcher in the Department of Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology, focusing on neuropsychological consequences of neurological disorders such as gliomas and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Research interests include cognitive, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of neurosurgical interventions, social cognition, and neuroimaging applications in clinical settings.

Key contributions include studies on post-surgical glioma patients, proton radiotherapy effects, and cognitive recovery after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Buunk has received the Betto Deelman Prize (2023) and an award for research on proton therapy's neurocognitive impacts. They actively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in neuro-oncology, radiology, and clinical neurology, contributing to guidelines like the Dutch Pharmacogenetics Working Group’s anti-epileptic drug recommendations.

Publications span neuroimaging validation, cohort studies on glioma patients, and reviews on radiation-induced cognitive decline. Buunk also engages in public outreach through media contributions and educational talks on brain function and neurological disorders.