Sterre van der Veen

Sterre van der Veen is an MD/PhD-candidate at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. Their research focuses on hyperkinetic movement disorders, particularly myoclonus and ataxia, with expertise in clinical neurophysiology and genetic mechanisms. They are affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG).

Research interests include the classification, diagnosis, and clinical impact of myoclonus subtypes, including progressive myoclonus ataxia and genetic myoclonus. Key contributions involve defining new clinical entities like benign idiopathic myoclonus and advancing diagnostic neurophysiological techniques.

Recent publications emphasize consensus classifications for myoclonus, genetic underpinnings, and neurophysiological studies. Awards include recognition for open-access publishing and top-downloaded papers. Active in the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society since 2017.