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Karin Roelofs is a Full Professor of Experimental Psychopathology at Radboud University, affiliated with the Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) and the Donders Institute: Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (DCCN). She previously held positions as Associate Professor at Leiden University (2007–2011) and Assistant Professor (2002–2006). Her clinical registrations include certifications as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (2004) and Healthcare Psychologist (2001).
Education & Early Career:
- PhD student at Radboud University (1997–2001), focusing on cognition and information processing.
- Junior Researcher at the NIH (USA, 1996–1997), Pediatric Branch.
Research Interests: Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience, psychopathology, and neuroendocrinology. Key areas include:
- Neuroendocrine mechanisms in social affective disorders.
- Neural control of defensive behaviors (e.g., freezing).
- Effects of stress hormones on cognition and emotion regulation.
- Testosterone’s role in social and emotional behaviors.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2017: NIAS selection panel member.
- 2015: Radboud Science Award and Young Academy of Europe membership.
- 2013: Editors' Choice Award from the Organization for Human Brain Mapping.
Grants & Funding: Secured over €5.3 million in competitive grants, including:
- ERC Starting Grant (€1.5M).
- NWO Vici Grant (€1.5M).
- Multiple fellowships from Netherlands Brain Foundation and other agencies.
Labs & Teams: Leads research at the epanlab (http://www.epanlab.nl), focusing on neural mechanisms of emotion and action control.
