Kristina Rohde

Dr. Kristina Rohde is a postdoctoral researcher and study coordinator at the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel (UPK Basel), affiliated with the University of Basel. Her research focuses on emotional processing mechanisms in psychotherapy, neurophysiological correlates of emotional change, and clinical innovations in depression treatment. She coordinates a project exploring botulinum toxin as a novel therapeutic option for depression, emphasizing collaboration with persons with lived experience (PLEX) to ensure clinical relevance.

Her research interests include personality disorder therapies, addiction neuroscience, and the integration of experimental methods into clinical practice. Key projects involve analyzing emotional processing dynamics using EEG/ERP techniques and evaluating the impact of psychotherapy on neurophysiological markers of emotional regulation.

Publications highlight her work on emotional change mechanisms in borderline personality disorder, neurophysiological responses to alcohol cues, and methodological advancements in psychotherapy research. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical practice and neuroscience, with a commitment to translating findings into actionable therapeutic strategies.

Advising and grants: Dr. Rohde collaborates closely with clinical teams and researchers across disciplines. Her work is supported by institutional grants focused on translational mental health research. She actively participates in developing assessment tools like the BIT-Berner Inventory for Therapy Targets.

Labs/Teams: She is part of the UPK Basel research group investigating psychotherapy mechanisms, with a focus on experimental emotional processing paradigms and neurophysiological monitoring.