Dr. Ellen Driessen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ellen Driessen is an Assistant Professor at the Radboud University, affiliated with the Behavioural Science Institute and Clinical Psychology. Her professional goal is to improve care for people with depression through high-quality research that assesses the efficacy of treatments and identifies 'what works for whom.' As a researcher at Pro Persona's Depression Expertise Center, Driessen is well-positioned to bridge the gap between science and practice. She leads a large international collaborative research project aimed at developing a tool for selecting optimal treatments for depressed individuals based on their personal characteristics. Driessen's research has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Dutch governmental 'Veni' innovation career award. She is also actively involved in teaching and has a keen interest in personalized medicine and psychotherapy, contributing to numerous studies and publications in the field of psychological interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, NL

Ellen Driessen serves as an Assistant Professor, conducting research focused on depression and treatment efficacy.

Senior Researcher

2023-03-16 — Present

Pro Persona Mental Health Care • Nijmegen, NL

Senior researcher licensed health care psychologist specializing in depression treatment.

Awards

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Recognises & Rewards Prize

2023-01-01
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Personalized Treatment Selection Adaptation Depression – T-SAD Study

2020-01-01
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Talent Programme 'Veni'

2018-01-01

Courses

Psychological Interventions

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)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • 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).