Dr. Joukje Oosterman

Biography

Joukje Oosterman is a Professor of Neuropsychology at Radboud University, serving as a Principal Investigator at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour. Her research focuses on cognitive aging, exploring the interplay between cognitive performance and aging, as well as the underlying neuroanatomical changes associated with cognitive decline in both normal and pathological aging. She examines strategies to enhance memory performance in aging populations, employing studies that combine experimental methods with clinical approaches, including MRI and EEG. Her work also investigates cognitive reserve and its effects on aging, particularly in relation to memory strategies. Additionally, she studies neurocognitive functions associated with pain experiences and dementia. As a leader in her field, she aims to strengthen research networks and foster collaboration among experts in psychology and medicine to address the intersections of cognition and pain. Through her various research projects, she seeks to advance understandings of cognitive decline prevention and intervention strategies in aging populations. Her contributions to the field are marked by her involvement in national research networks and her role as a co-applicant in several research grants.

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