Her research focuses on placebo and nocebo effects in dermatological treatments, investigated through big data-driven methodologies. She integrates psychological and computational approaches to understand the psychobiological mechanisms that shape treatment perception and efficacy.
Education
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Tilburg University (2020–2023) with an average of 7.97, including an academic exchange at McMaster University (Canada).
Obtained a Master's degree specializing in Health and Medical Psychology at Leiden University (2024–2025), graduating with an average of 8.0 (laude).
Currently a PhD Fellow in Psychology at the University of Bologna.
Academic Career
Worked as a Mathematics and English Tutor at Schuelerhilfe, Cologne (2019–2020).
Served as a Research Intern at CoRPS – Tilburg University (2022–2023), contributing to a systematic review on eHealth-supported behavior change techniques.
Later held the position of Research Assistant at CoRPS – Tilburg University (2024–2025), participating in experimental studies on placebo and nocebo effects, conducting data collection and statistical analyses, and contributing to scientific publications.
Scientific Activity
Co-author of an abstract for the 5th International Conference of the Society for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies (2025).
First author of the paper "Expectation Shapes Hunger and Craving: Placebo Effects of Verbal Suggestion on Food-Related Experiences".
Extracurricular Activities
Participant in the PANACEA Summer School at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2024).
Served as Chairman of the Focus Group Internationalization within the psychology student association COMPLEX.
Member of the Psychology Alumni Association AXON.
Worked as a mentor for two consecutive years in the TOP and IDEA programs.
Volunteer member of the GAIA program, focused on wellness and community engagement.
