Dr. Maj Brit Åström

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maj-Brit Åström is a PhD student and visiting researcher at the University of Copenhagen. Her primary research interests focus on the attentional functions in children diagnosed with ADHD, specifically through cognitive testing. She is currently exploring the cognitive profiles of children with ADHD and examining the associations with ADHD biomarkers. Her work emphasizes the role of visual attention, Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), and cortisol levels in relation to ADHD. By using theory-driven frameworks such as Theory of Visual Attention (TVA), she aims to contribute valuable insights into how cognitive testing can inform our understanding of ADHD and the influence of exercise on brain function. Maj-Brit is proficient in Danish and English.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.