Robin Gerrits

Dr. Robin Gerrits is a cognitive neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI CBS) in Leipzig, Germany, and the CoPla Lab at Ghent University. His research focuses on cerebral (language) laterality, hemispheric specialization, and individual differences in brain organization. He has received personal research funding from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO).

• Education:
  • PhD in Psychology, Ghent University (2016–2020)
  • Postgraduate, Advanced Medical Imaging, KU Leuven (2015–2016)
  • MA/BA in Speech Therapy and Audiology Sciences, KU Leuven (2011–2015)

Research Trends: Gerrits' work bridges molecular neurobiology, neuroimaging, and clinical applications. His recent publications investigate the acetylcholine-norepinephrine axis in functional lateralization, neurostimulation for dyslexia, and synaptic network dynamics in psychiatric conditions. His studies employ multimodal methodologies (TMS, fMRI, PET) to probe causal neural interactions and biomarkers.

Scientific Contributions:

• Awards: Personal grants from Marie Curie and FWO
• Collaborations: Active in international networks (Yale, Rutgers, KU Leuven)
• Lab Affiliations: CoPla Lab (MPI CBS), Ghent University's Experimental Psychology department