Jolien Hendrix

Jolien Hendrix is a researcher at the Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, specializing in chronic pain mechanisms and epigenetic factors in chronic diseases. Her work focuses on conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CVS), fibromyalgia, and post-acute COVID-19 symptoms. She leads the active project FWOTM1069: Stress Intolerance in Chronic Widespread Pain, investigating epigenetic mechanisms. Hendrix has delivered keynotes at international conferences, including presentations on adrenergic dysfunction and pain management.

• Research Interests: Chronic Pain, Epigenomics, DNA Methylation, ME/CVS, Immune Function
• Awards: 2025 Best Oral Presentation Prize, 2022 Most Promising Pain PhD Candidate

Her research bridges clinical medicine and molecular biology, with recent studies published in European Journal of Clinical Investigation and BMC Medicine. She actively engages in public outreach through media contributions and educational workshops.