Christoph Berger

Dr. Christoph Berger is a researcher affiliated with the University of Rostock, specifically within the School of Medicine and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His work focuses on neurophysiology, ADHD, depression, and the intersection of social psychiatry and prevention research.

• Research areas: Development and social relationships, substance abuse in minors, sleep and circadian rhythms, neurophysiology.
• Key methodologies: EEG, fMRI, RCTs, event-related potentials, transcranial magnetic stimulation.

His research explores the neurophysiological basis of psychiatric conditions, particularly ADHD and depression in children and adolescents. He investigates how interventions like manual therapy, bright light therapy, and pharmacological agents (e.g., methylphenidate) affect brain function and behavior. His work also examines oxytocin's role in emotional processing and neural mechanisms in borderline personality disorder.

Recent publications highlight trends in EEG-fMRI integration to study brain networks, neuropharmacological interventions for cognitive-motor coupling, and biomarker development for major depressive disorder. He frequently addresses emotional interference, working memory, and vigilance regulation in clinical populations.

Dr. Berger contributes to the Neurophysiological Research Laboratory at the clinic, which conducts polysomnographic exams and neurophysiological studies. His team collaborates on projects related to health equity in child health and the German Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DZKJ).