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Barbara Franke studies the influences of genetic factors on mental health problems such as ADHD, focusing on understanding the biological mechanisms that explain the effects and etiology of these mental issues. Her research encompasses molecules, brain cells, and brain functions. She has an extensive academic background, having obtained her PhD in molecular signal transduction at Utrecht University, and is currently a professor of Molecular Psychiatry at Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc). Franke is also the head of the Department of Medical Neuroscience at Radboudumc and a member of the Strategy Board at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour. In recognition of her contributions, she was elected as a fellow to several prestigious academies including the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her research contributions focus on the genetic contribution to neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorders, particularly ADHD and its comorbidities.
Radboud University Medical Center • Nijmegen
Leading research on genetics and psychiatric disorders.
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