Overview of our latest and upcoming PhD defences.
May 2025
Mathilde Gaïa Valérie Baudat | 16 May 2025 | 10 hrs
GROWING PAIN: Epigenetic and Developmental Considerations in Neonatal Procedural Pain
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. B. Joosten, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisors: Dr. S. Simons, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital; Dr. R. Riemens, Maastricht University
Aida Javan Balegh Marand | 16 May 2025 | 12.45 hrs
The Relationship Between Microbiome, Microorganisms and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Supervisor: Prof. dr. J. Heesakkers, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisors: Dr. M.S. Rahnama’i, Nij Smellinghe, Drachten; Dr. D. Janssen, Radboud UMC Nijmegen
April 2025
Maud Vroemen | 1 April 2025 | 10 hrs
Mobile phone usage and health in the digital agPioneering research in connecting mobile phone radiation, emotions and heart rate variability.
Supervisor: Prof. dr. T. van Amelsvoort, Maastricht University / MUMC+
Co-Supervisor: Dr. H.B. Lousberg, Maastricht University
Maarten Otter | 4 April 2025 | 10 hrs
Triple X syndrome in adults: cognitive, psychiatric and neuroanatomical profile.
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. T. van Amelsvoort, Maastricht University; Em. Prof. Dr. C. Stumpel, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisor: Dr. M. Drukker, Maastricht University
Aysun Damci | 8 April 2025 | 13 hrs
Biopsychosocial perspective of small fiber neuropathy.
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. C. Faber, Maastricht University/ MUMC+; Prof. Dr. A. Verbunt, Maastricht University/ Adelante Zorggroep
Co-Supervisors: Dr. J. Hoeijmakers, MUMC+; Dr. M. den Hollander, Maastricht University/ Adelante Zorggroep
Golnaz Atefi | 10 April 2025 | 13 hrs
Enhancing Social Health in Dementia Care Insights from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Technology Use.
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. M. de Vugt, Maastricht University; Prof. Dr. F. Verhey, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisors: Dr. R. van Knippenberg, Maastricht University; Dr. S. Bartels, Maastricht University
Daniel Uher | 14 April 2025 | 16 hrs
Advanced image processing in focal epilepsy: Applications of ultra-high field mri and hybrid pet-mri.
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Ir. W. Backes, Maastricht University / MUMC+; Prof. Dr. J. Jansen, Maastricht University / Maastricht UMC+| TU Eindhoven
Co-Supervisors: Dr. O. Schijns, Maastricht University / MUMC+; Dr. A. Colon, Maastricht University /Kempenhaeghe
Jette de Vos | 15 April 2025 | 16 hrs
Body, brain and emotions: The interplay between peripheral- and central neural processes in the subjective experience of emotions.
Supervisors: Prof. dr. D. Linden, Maastricht University; Prof. dr. K. Schruers, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisor: Dr. N. Leibold, Maastricht University
Wenting You | 17 April 2025 | 10 hrs
Reversing Fate; Rescuing Dying Neurons from Regulated Cell Death.
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. C. Webers, Maastricht University; Prof. Dr. C.
Reutelingsperger, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisors: Dr. T. Gorgels, MUMC+; Dr. T. Berendschot, Maastricht University
Elles Elschot | 17 April 2025 | 16 hrs
Cerebral microvascular MRI techniques: Insights into Stroke and Post-Stroke Epilepsy
Supervisors: Prof. dr. J. Jansen, Maastricht University /MUMC+ / TU Eindhoven; Prof. dr. ir. W. Backes, Maastricht University /MUMC+
Co-Supervisor: Dr. R. Rouhl, Maastricht University /MUMC+
Bernardo Luís de Melo Moura | 23 April 2025 | 10 hrs
Double Div.2 Doctoral Degree Maastricht University – Universidade de Lisboa
Mind in motion: Untangling motor and cognitive domains in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Supervisor: Prof. dr. M. Marcelis, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisors: Dr. P. Doornebal, University of Groningen; Dr. Luís Madeira, Universidade de Lisboa
March 2025
Judith Veugen | 11 March 2025 | 10:00 hrs
SIGHT UNDER SIEGE: understanding corneal infections and ocular health.
Supervisors: Prof. dr. M. Dickman, Maastricht University; Prof. dr. P. Savelkoul, Maastricht University; Prof. dr. R. Nuijts, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisor: Dr. ir. P. Wolffs, Maastricht UMC+
Paulien Voorter | 21 March 2025 | 13.00 hrs
Unveiling pathophysiological mechanisms in cerebral small vessel disease
Novel insights from quantitative MRI.
Supervisors: Prof. dr. ir. W. Backes (Maastricht University/ Maastricht UMC+); Prof. dr. J. Jansen (Maastricht University/ Maastricht UMC+); Prof. dr. R. van Oostenbrugge (Maastricht University/
Maastricht UMC+)