معرفی
Dr. Sarah Burke is a Senior Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the University Centre Psychiatry under Prof. Judith Rosmalen's group. Her work focuses on developmental psychology, biomedical neuroscience, and psychopathology, particularly regarding gender identity, brain development, and adolescent health. She holds a PhD from VU Medical Centre Amsterdam and has conducted postdoctoral research at Karolinska Institute and Leiden University.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience, VU Medical Centre Amsterdam (2009–2014)
- Postdoc at Karolinska Institute (Sweden), 2014–2016
- Research position at Leiden University (Prof. Eveline Crone's lab), 2016–2020
Research Interests: Sarah's work bridges body and mind, emphasizing psychopathology, gender, and sex differences. Key themes include:
- Neurobiological correlates of gender incongruence
- Social and brain development during adolescence
- Somatic symptom persistence from childhood to adulthood
- Inclusivity in population cohort studies
Media & Engagement: Sarah actively communicates research through media, including expert commentary on transgender healthcare debates (e.g., De blik op transgenderzorg, 2024), podcast appearances (Geen meisje, 2025), and public engagement events like European Researchers' Night (2023).
Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, her collaborations (e.g., with Prof. Rosmalen, Kalverdijk) suggest involvement in longitudinal studies on somatic symptoms and gender non-contentedness. No advising students are listed in provided texts.
Labs/Teams: Works within Prof. Judith Rosmalen's group at the University Centre Psychiatry, focusing on developmental social science and biomedical neuroscience intersections.
