Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
The main research topics of the department COPS are the following: 1. New paradigms for hypnotic treatment in insomnia and depression; 2. Quality of life assessment in chronic insomnia and narcolepsy; 3. Psychoneuroimmunology in insomnia and sleep apnea syndrome; 4. Shift work as a contributor to occupational stress; 5. Development of neuropsychological assessment procedures for children; 6. Neuropsychological screening of ALTE and SIDS ...
Laboratory for Muscle Diseases and Neuropathies
The topic of my research group is focused on neuromuscular disorders, in particular on muscle diseases (both acquired and hereditary muscle diseases). My research comprises very distinct aspects of these diseases: clinical, genetic, histopathological, neurophysiological and imaging studies and genotype-phenotype correlations, as well as pathophysiological studies to understand the ...
Chronic pain is a very complex phenomenon with a biopsychosocial background. It is important to gain insight into the mechanisms that contribute to chronicity or maintain this process. In this regard, it is important to study both the peripheral and central pain mechanisms.
The creation of this alliance research group will allow to link the research competencies and clinical expertise present in the participating partners. This ...