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Professor Jan Buitelaar is a leading academic at Radboud University Medical Centre, holding roles as Professor in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Principal Investigator at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, and head of the Karakter Child and Adolescent Psychiatry University Centre. His research focuses on neuropsychiatric and developmental disorders, particularly ADHD, autism, and aggression/impulsivity-related conditions, employing interdisciplinary methods including neuroimaging, genetics, and pharmacology.
He has received the 2011 Dutch Society for Psychiatry Research Award and leads major grants such as the Horizon2020 BRAINVIEW and MiND networks. His work bridges clinical and preclinical research, emphasizing translational approaches. He chairs the National Expert Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and holds leadership roles in international organizations like the European ADHD Guideline Group and ECNP Scientific Advisory Panel.
Key research themes include the neurobiological underpinnings of ADHD, genetic influences, and innovative treatments like dietary interventions. His publications span high-impact journals like Am J Psychiatry and Lancet, with a focus on neural mechanisms and developmental pathways.
