Dr Kay Deckers (K.)

I am an Associate Professor at the Alzheimer Center Limburg and the Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute (MHeNs) at Maastricht University.  I am co-head of the section Neuropsychology within the Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology 

In my research, I investigate the effects of risk and protective factors for cognitive decline and dementia. Additionally, I am very concerned with preventive strategies for a brain-healthy society. 

Specific research interests:

• Prevention of dementia & promotion of brain health
• Neuro-epidemiology
• Understanding aetiological complexities of cognitive disorders
• Global mental health
• Reducing health inequalities