Witte Hoogendijk

Witte Hoogendijk is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Erasmus MC, where he leads research in psychopathology, mental health, and developmental psychiatry. His work focuses on internalizing and externalizing problems, suicidality, and neuroendocrine markers such as cortisol, particularly in adolescents and perinatal populations.

His research interests span psychopathology, mental health epidemiology, behavioral disorders, suicidality, cortisol dynamics, and life events. These areas are deeply interconnected, with a focus on identifying early risk markers and understanding the biological and social underpinnings of mental disorders.

The recent publications show a strong trend in adolescent mental health, perinatal psychiatry, and developmental psychobiology, often integrating clinical, psychological, and neuroendocrine data. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Journal of Affective Disorders and Development and Psychopathology.

Witte Hoogendijk has supervised 16 research projects or students, indicating an active role in academic mentoring and training. While no specific grants are listed, his involvement in multi-investigator studies suggests participation in funded research programs.

His research network is extensive and collaborative, involving interdisciplinary teams across Erasmus MC and international partners. He contributes to datasets on perinatal mental health and fetal development, reflecting engagement in data-sharing and large-scale research initiatives.