Nic van der Wee

Nic van der Wee is a Professor of Psychiatry (specializing in Biological Psychiatry) at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). He leads the Adult Psychiatry Research Center, serves on LUMC's management team, and coordinates educational programs. His roles include directing the LUMC Theme Neuroscience and the interfaculty Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition (LIBC).

• Education: MD and Medical Biology from Utrecht University (PhD 2005)
• Key Research Focus: Neurobiology of stress-related disorders, translational approaches, and resilience mechanisms

Research emphasizes dimensional and developmental frameworks, with collaborations across disciplines and institutions. Active in global initiatives like ENIGMA-Anxiety (Chair) and ECNP networks (Co-chair).

• Awards: 2014 International Fellow (APA), 2012 Fellow (ECNP)

Advised over 15 PhD candidates and contributed to 260+ publications. His work bridges clinical practice, education, and cutting-edge neuroscience research.