447 search results for “brain and behaviour” in the Staff website
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Katerina Johnson
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
k.v.a.johnson@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Laurens van Gestel
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
l.c.van.gestel@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Lennart Reddmann
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
l.h.reddmann@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jacqueline Guicherit-Dicke
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.a.guicherit@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3499
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Wilco van Dijk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
dijkwvan@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 31 6 4 3446432
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Lara Wierenga
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
l.m.wierenga@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3787
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Marcella Pavias
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.pavias.2@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4895
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Jiska Peper
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.s.peper@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Nutrition and fasting for the brain: why the Keto diet shows promise
Autism, Alzheimer’s, and bipolar disorder: can the development of these mental health conditions be influenced by the ketogenic diet? Increasingly, research suggests it might. 'For those it helps, it can be life-changing,' says neuroscientist Eline Dekeyster.
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How do parents’ brains react to feedback about their child?
Parents appear to be extremely sensitive to feedback they receive about their child. Just how sensitive depends on the (‘rose-tinted’) glasses through which they look at their child. All this can be seen in the brain. Neuroscientist Lisanne van Houtum and her Leiden colleagues published on this issue…
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David de Buisonjé
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
d.r.de.buisonje@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5087
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Stimulating the gut–brain nerve can influence emotion
Stimulating the vagus nerve, which provides a direct link between the gut and brain, makes people pay less attention to sad facial expressions. This research study by psychologists Katerina Johnson and Laura Steenbergen is published in the journal Neuroscience.
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Podcast: Prosocial Behaviour and Exclusion
In this episode we talk with Mara van der Meulen about prosocial behaviour and social exclusion in children. Van der Meulen also explores the role of genetics and environment in the development of social behaviour. To find out more about her research on why some children are beter able to develop their…
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Simone Dobbelaar
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
s.dobbelaar@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Linda van Leijenhorst
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
lleijenhorst@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3750
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Arko Ghosh
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.ghosh@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5123
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Simeen Tabassi Mofrad
Faculty of Humanities
f.tabassi.mofrad@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2125
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Dominique van den Heuvel
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
dmheuvel@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6697
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Eduard Klapwijk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
e.t.klapwijk@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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European grant for Birte Forstmann to create an atlas of the Human Deep Brain
Deep-brain stimulation (DBS) is the most promising surgical treatment for movement and neuropsychiatric disorders, but is accompanied by unwanted side effects. Birte Forstmann, professor by special appointment, has been awarded a ERC Proof of Concept Grant to create an atlas of the human deep brain…
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Stolen Focus: Our Brains Online - The Reading List
There is a reasonable chance that you came to this reading list through a social medium. Now it's our job to keep your attention. We are going to do our best. There are so many distractions; from notifications on your phone, to another screen near you, that may also be screaming for attention. Every…
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Child abuse from generation to generation: what role does the brain play?
‘We didn’t find any mechanisms in the brain for transmitting child abuse from generation to generation. What we did find is that experiences of neglect and abuse affect the brain differently,’ concludes Lisa van den Berg (Clinical Psychology). PhD defence 30 June.
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Social Science Matters: scientist about voting behaviour
How do people vote? How rational are voting choices? How much do external factor weigh in? In this article social scientis provide some background.
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Advisory report on unacceptable behaviour published
Today, 13 May 2024, Leiden University’s Executive Board is publishing the advice of the committee that investigated reports of unacceptable behaviour and breaches of academic integrity. These reports were about a professor from the university and their partner (a former member of the university staf…
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Dani Crowley
Science
d.crowley@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4759
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Marco Maiolini
Science
m.maiolini@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4910
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How can we encourage responsible financial behaviour?
PhD candidate Shekinah Dare researched which psychological factors contribute to responsible financial behaviour and well-being. She wants to use this knowledge to develop interventions to encourage people to manage their money better. PhD ceremony on 10 November.
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may have made the essential difference in the evolution of our huge brain
Hunter-gatherers acquire their food through complex gender-specific foraging techniques for a relatively stable and diverse supply of energy. New research indicates that this specialisation by boys and girls starts at a very young age. Most likely, this enabled the human species to evolve much larger…
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Meehelpen een Serious game ontwikkelen in Psychologielab op Wielen?
Psychology Lab on Wheels makes science accessible for everyone. On Monday 24 June, we will be back with our mobile lab at the Old Observatory near the Singelpark in Leiden. Join our research to learn to better recognise emotions with a Serious game and read more about participant Maxime and game developer…
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Teamwork psychologists and educators appreciated and rewarded by KNAW
A team of developmental psychologists and educators are involving young people in the communication about brain development. A second team of Leiden neuroscientists conducts research into music and spatial skills and searches for healthcare applications. Both teams were awarded a sum of 10,000 euros…
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Draw on behavioural science for a healthy lifestyle
Healthy lifestyle campaigns are often unsuccessful. It is hard to get people to eat healthily or do more exercise. Behavioural science expertise should be drawn on at a much earlier stage in policy development, say twelve behavioural scientists in a position paper. They will present the paper to Maarten…
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Leiden University professor removed for extremely unacceptable behaviour
A professor from Leiden University has subjected various colleagues to intimidating and unacceptable behaviour for a longer period. These are the findings of an investigation carried out by the University’s independent Complaints Committee for Unacceptable Behaviour at the request of the Executive Board…
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Executive Board column: Let’s be alert to unacceptable behaviour
This is a difficult time. Above all, for all those directly involved in this horrible case – unacceptable behaviour by a professor and his removal from the University – the case we went public about on 18 October and that has been reported in the media. This is painful and tough for the complainants…
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Josh Robison
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.a.robison@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 5071
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Christian Tudorache
Science
c.tudorache@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4759
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Karline Janmaat
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
k.r.l.janmaat@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Anouk van Vliet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.l.van.vliet@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9512
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Jeroen Hubert
Science
j.hubert@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Sarah Giest
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
s.n.giest@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9084
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Katja Cardol
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
c.k.cardol@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5697
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Winifred Gebhardt
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
gebhardt@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4084
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Rachel O'Connor
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
r.a.oconnor@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Tommy van Steen
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
t.van.steen@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9160
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Bored or scared children? Teachers’ behaviour makes a big difference
Teacher training should do more to prepare teachers for the pedagogical aspects of teaching, Professor of Educational Sciences Tim Mainhard will argue in his inaugural lecture. ‘Children who find learning difficult particularly benefit from a close relationship with their teacher.’
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Kiki Zanolie
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
c.k.k.zanolie@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3838
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Anna van Duijvenvoorde
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.c.k.van.duijvenvoorde@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3853
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Hongchang Shan
Science
h.shan@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7491
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Serge Rombouts
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
romboutssarb@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 526 9111
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Michelle Achterberg
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.achterberg@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Lina van Drunen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
l.van.drunen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727