Behind the scenes of
Neuro Habits
Miranda and David have known each other since they were flatmates during the time they were graduating. Their studies and work were high-demanding and as a consequence they spend less time on their loved ones and their health - they even had a special pizza-deal with the local Itialian. To bring their work and personal lives in a more healthy balance, they dived deep into the behavioural change literature and met weekly to discuss their progress. Their fascination for brain and behavioural change grew and they saw the enormous potential of the malleability of brain and behaviour for other peoples lives as well. Their company 'Neuro Habits' is a logical result of their new-gained hobby: changing brains, behaviours and ultimately peoples lives.
David Maij |
David's fascination with science began when he was very young. He wanted to become an 'inventor' (with Gyro Gearloose as his greatest example). After years of reading popular science books he finally started 'the real thing' when he was 19 years old at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. After obtaining his bachelor in Brain & Cognition, he went to the University of Leiden, where he completed two research masters - one in Clinical Health Psychology (Cum Laude) and the other in Cognitive Neuroscience. During his studies he investigated the neurocognitive causes and consequences of addictive behaviours of cannabis and smoking and he still is mesmerized by addiction research. He now works as a researcher and lecturer at the University of Amsterdam, where he studies the neurological and psychological foundations of supernatural beliefs.
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Miranda Smit |
Miranda's main interest lie in the (aberrent) behaviours that are the result of brain-malfunctioning. During her undergraduate years she investigated the relationship between behaviour, addictive substances and brain activity by examining the differences in brain activity between smokers and non-smokers. After her bachelor, Miranda completed the master neuropsychology (Cum Laude) and worked as a neuropsychologist in a clinical health centre. Currently she works as a researcher and lecturer at Utrecht University where she investigates and treats patients suffering from the effects of a stroke. Next to that she has a vibrant social- and healthy life, and loves to play Tennis. This is in sharp contrast to the stressful years she experienced before she knew was equipped with the scientific behavioural change literature and she would love to share her knowledge with you.
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