Overview of our latest and upcoming PhD defences
July 2025
Sara Lambrichts | 1 July 2025 | 13 hrs
Cerebral microvascular dysfunction in a rat model of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. R. van Oostenbrugge, MUMC+
Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. Foulquier, Maastricht University
Maud Daemen | 2 July 2025 | 16 hrs
Bridiging horizons in neurodegenerative disorders: Assessing needs and tailoring eHealth support in young-onset dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease
Supervisor: Prof. dr. M. de Vugt, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisors: Dr. A. Duits, Maastricht University; Dr. L. Boots, Maastricht University; Dr. M. Oosterloo, MUMC+
June 2025
Tjeu Theunissen | 3 June 2025 | 10 hrs
Digital EMDR: Technological innovations to activate, assess, and degrade traumatic memories
Supervisor: Prof. dr. K. Schruers (Maastricht University, Mondriaan)
Co-Supervisors: Dr. K. de Cort (Maastricht University, Mondriaan); Dr. S. Matthijssen (Altrecht, PSYTREC Research Department, PSYTREC)
Lisa van Stiphout | 11 June 2025 | 16 hrs
Characterization of Bilateral Vestibulopathy Towards Vestibular Implantation
Supervisor: Prof. dr. R. van de Berg, Universiteit Maastricht/MUMC+
Co-Supervisor: Em. Prof. dr. Herman Kingma, Universitet Maastricht/MUMC+
Mehmet Tönge | 17 June 2025 | 13 hrs
Complications in deep brain stimulation surgery: Avoidance and management
Supervisor: Prof. dr. Y. Temel, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisor: Dr. A. Jahanshahi, Maastricht University
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