Catharina Hartman

Catharina Hartman is a researcher affiliated with the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences and the Interdisciplinary Centre Psychopathology and Emotion Regulation (ICPE). Her work focuses on understanding neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, with a particular emphasis on genetic and environmental influences on mental health. She has contributed to over 488 publications and collaborates internationally on projects like the EU CoCA initiative. Hartman holds roles in academic governance, including membership in the Graduate School Medical Sciences board. Her research integrates behavioral genetics, epidemiology, and developmental psychology to address public health challenges.

• Expertise: ADHD, autism, genome-wide association studies
• Key Projects: Tracking Adolescents' Individual Lives Survey (TRAILS), Eat2beNICE
• Media Engagement: Regular contributor to public health podcasts and commentaries on ADHD etiology

Her recent studies explore genetic risk factors for BMI trajectories, maternal mental health impacts, and the interplay between peer victimization and parental well-being. Hartman actively participates in editorial work and has supervised 19 academic projects.