Kajsa Igelström

Kajsa Igelström is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding how brain function variations relate to strengths and challenges in autism and ADHD. She leads projects using virtual reality (VR) and brain imaging to study perception, attention, and cognitive function in affected individuals. Additionally, she directs the international Extraordinary Brains initiative to enhance societal acceptance of neurodevelopmental differences.

Her academic background includes a Docent title and expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders. Research interests span sensory perception, cognitive neuroscience, and child development. She collaborates internationally, as seen in her recent studies on paternal intelligence impacts on ADHD, sensory symptoms in children, and microbial links to neurodevelopmental disorders.

Affiliations include the Division of Cell and Neurobiology (CNB), emphasizing cellular and neural systems research. Her work bridges clinical and experimental methods, aiming to translate findings into practical support for individuals with autism or ADHD.