Carla Ruis

Dr. Carla Ruis is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University. She serves as a researcher in Experimental Psychology and works as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at University Medical Center Utrecht. Her academic contributions span neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical interventions.

• University: Utrecht University
• Faculty: Social and Behavioural Sciences
• Department: Psychology
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor

Research Interests: Dr. Ruis focuses on cognitive functioning in neurological conditions, including:

• Neuropsychological assessment during awake brain surgery
• Relationships between cognition and survival in glioma patients
• Impact of affective touch on chronic pain
• Memory and executive function in diabetes and dementia

Her recent publications (2024) explore intraoperative cognitive monitoring, left-right orientation in brain tumors, and pain modulation through touch in Parkinson's disease. She has contributed to 56+ peer-reviewed works.

Advising and Leadership: Dr. Ruis acts as a PhD examination committee chair and year group trainer for clinical neuropsychology programs. She serves on editorial boards and accreditation committees.