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Prof. Andrea Evers is a Professor of Health Psychology and Chair of the Institute of Psychology at Leiden University, with affiliations at TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam as the Medical Delta Professor for Healthy Society. Her research focuses on psychoneurobiological mechanisms in health and disease, particularly stress, expectations, placebo/nocebo effects, and e-Health interventions. She holds multiple grants (NWO Veni/Vidi/Vici, ERC Consolidator) and was awarded the Stevin Prize (2019) for societal impact. Her work bridges fundamental and applied research, addressing chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and cardiovascular diseases through innovative digital tools.
Education:
- PhD (cum laude) in Psychology
Research Interests:
Her translational research combines basic psychoneurobiology (e.g., placebo mechanisms) with applied interventions for chronic pain, itch-scratch disorders, and lifestyle management. She develops e-Health platforms to improve patient self-management, particularly for low socioeconomic groups. Notable projects include the BENEFIT initiative for cardiovascular patients and VR training for healthcare communication.
Awards and Recognition:
- Stevin Award (2019)
- ERC Consolidator Grant
- KNAW and KHMW membership
Grants and Advisory Roles:
- Member of VU Amsterdam Supervisory Board (2021–present)
- Medical Delta collaborations across institutions
Labs and Teams:
Leads the Center for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies (Leiden) and the Medical Delta Healthy Society program. Collaborates on the e-Coach platform for chronic disease management and VR-based communication training for healthcare professionals.
