Overview of our latest and upcoming PhD defences

September 2025

 Colin Rosenau | 12 September 2025 | 10 hrs
Advancingbrain healththrough modifiable Risk andprotective factors: The libra2 index:update, validation, and Genetic insights
Supervisor: Prof. dr. S. Köhler, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisor: Dr. K. Deckers, Maastricht University

 Lion Soons | 17 September 2025 | 10 hrs
Emerging modifiable factorsfor maintaining optimal cognitive function in aging : An epidemiological approach
Supervisor: Prof. dr. S. Köhler, Maastricht University
Co-Supervisor: Dr. K. Deckers, Maastricht University

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

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