W. R. (Willem) De Bruijn BSc.

Biography

Willem has been a research intern at the Brain Research and Innovation Centre (BRaIC) since February 2026. Prior to this, he completed a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Since September 2024, he has been pursuing a research master's degree in Neuroscience & Cognition. During previous internships, he gained experience with EEG techniques and brain stimulation, including researching auditory processing and gaining a better understanding of what happens in the brains of patients with delirium.

At BRaIC, Willem will mainly contribute to the BR-IDGE research, where he hopes to learn more about insomnia by combining practical research experience with analyses of the brain connectivity of people with sleep problems.

Overview of projects within the BRAIC

BR-IDGE  - Research into improving sleep in people with sleep problems and mental health issues