Dr. Christian Beckmann

Professor

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Biography

Christian Beckmann's research focuses on the development of new neuroscientific imaging methods. His research utilizes a variety of imaging techniques, including MRI, and combines data from questionnaires and genetic information to gain understanding of brain functions. Over decades, Beckmann has made significant contributions to the understanding of human brain function through neuroimaging. The indirect nature of this data requires sophisticated modeling and analysis approaches to infer interpretable quantities of interest. Beckmann leads a multi-disciplinary research team with foci covering a range of subjects, including the analysis of neuroimaging data, the development of novel tools for general image signal processing, and the technology development of imaging biomarkers for advanced diagnosis systems in neural systems. His team integrates various types of data from genetic and questionnaire information.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2010-01-01 — Present

Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour • Nijmegen

Leading research on statistical imaging neuroscience and development of imaging biomarkers.

Director

2012-08-01 — Present

SBGneuro Ltd • Nijmegen

Provided data analysis consultancy and analytic services.

Awards

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NWO VICI Award

2020-01-01
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Wellcome Trust Collaborative Award

2019-01-01
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EU-AIMS2 IMI Funding

2018-01-01
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NWO VIDI Award

2013-01-01
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OHBM Wiley Young Investigator Award

2011-01-01

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).