Barbara Hendriks

Dr. Barbara Hendriks is a Researcher at Humboldt University Berlin's Institute of Social Sciences, within the Faculty of Culture, Social and Educational Sciences. Her role focuses on Science Sociology and Evaluation Research, with a specialization in translational biomedical research and higher education policy. She has been responsible for translational research at the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) since 2017.

Education: BA in Social Sciences and Philosophy (Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg), MA in Social Sciences (Humboldt University Berlin). Dissertation topic: 'Translational Research in Biomedicine: Paradigm or Conceptual Phrase?'

Research interests include science studies, knowledge transfer, sociology of conflicts, and the intersection of anthropology and sociology. Key projects include evaluations of translational medicine programs (e.g., BIH Charité Clinician Scientist Program), and studies on graduate education's professional practice orientation.

Her work spans 15+ peer-reviewed articles and reports, focusing on translational research dynamics, science communication, and policy evaluation. She has presented at international conferences (e.g., 4S, EGOS) and contributes to teaching modules on research methods and science evaluation.