Alexandra Philipsen

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Philipsen is the Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital Bonn, affiliated with the Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn. She holds a doctorate in Neuropediatrics (1998) and completed her habilitation on adult ADHD etiology/diagnostics/treatment (2009). Previously, she served as Director of the Psychiatric Department at the European Medical School Oldenburg-Groningen (2014-2017) and Vice-Dean of the Medical Faculty there.

Her research focuses on developing novel treatments for developmental and stress-related psychiatric disorders, particularly ADHD and conditions involving emotional dysregulation/impulsivity. Her team employs a translational, transdiagnostic, and interdisciplinary approach, combining clinical practice with cutting-edge research.

Notable research trends include investigating exercise interventions for cognitive deficits in ADHD, multimodal treatment efficacy via the COMPAS trial, and neuroimaging studies exploring mindfulness effects on working memory. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, emphasizing personalized treatment strategies.

Advising and grants involve leading major clinical trials like COMPAS, while her department collaborates across disciplines to advance mental health technologies. She maintains active involvement in medical education and hospital administration roles.