Dr. Mirjam Van Zuiden

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mirjam van Zuiden is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University in the Department of Clinical Psychology. Her research focuses on effective prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related mental health problems through a precision approach. She investigates psychobiological processes related to susceptibility and development of adverse mental health outcomes following exposure to traumatic stress. Her ongoing work includes a multidisciplinary consortium project aimed at improving early risk detection for PTSD and developing prognostic screening instruments for trauma-exposed individuals. Van Zuiden's studies integrate clinical psychology, neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and advanced statistical modeling within her research framework. She has previously contributed to significant projects involving pharmacological trials and neuroimaging research on hormone oxytocin's impact on PTSD prevention.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht

Leading research on PTSD prevention and trauma-related mental health interventions.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology