The Pediatric Neuropsychology research group is led by dr. Marjolein Luman, prof. dr. Jaap Oosterlaan en dr. Siri Noordermeer. One of the lines of research focuses on the etiology, assessment and treatment (pharmacological and psychosocial) of externalizing behavior in children, including ADHD. The research group is affiliated with the PAINT Consortium, a collaboration that studies psychosocial interventions for children with (symptoms of) ADHD. The research group is also part of the Academic Workplace ADHD and hyperactive behavior, where practice and science collaborate. A second line of research focusses on the effectiveness of physical activity on school performance, neurocognitive and brain functioning.
The studies within the pediatric neuropsychology group focus on a wide range of neurocognitive functions, ranging from motor skills to higher order cognitive control processes. The program is renowned for the development of advanced computerized paradigms (see for example www.cotapp.nl). The relation between neurocognitive measures and central nervous system structure and function is studied using psychophysiological measures and imaging techniques including EEG, (f)MRI and DTI.
Prof. dr. Jaap Oosterlaan is also affiliated with the Emma Neuroscience Group of the Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC. Together with dr. Marsh Königs, he is responsible for research into the effects of disease and treatment on the central nervous system in children, including research into the effects of premature birth and traumatic brain injury.
INVOLVED EMPLOYEES
B.F. (Barbara) Haverkamp, PhD student
S.R.C. (Suzanne) de Jong, PhD student
Dr. M. (Marjolein) Luman, Associate Professor
A. (Anna) Meijer, PhD student
Dr. S.D.S. (Siri) Noordermeer, Assistant Professor
Prof. dr. J. (Jaap) Oosterlaan, Professor
A.I. (Anouck) Staff, PhD student
G.T. (Gerben) Vermeulen, PhD student
K. (Karen) Vertessen, PhD student
N. E. (Noa) van der Plas, PhD student
M.E. (Marlijn) Janson, PhD student
J.A. (Jule) Zuiderbaan, PhD student
E.E. (Emmy) van Boven, PhD Student
E.L. (Evelien) Urbanus, Assistant Professor
Prof. D.I.E. (Dorine) Slaats-Willemse, Professor