…TIMESLOT: Thursday 25 February 2027, 16:00 CET
…MAIN TITLE: Neurocognitive difficulites in adults with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1
…PRESENTERS: Prof. Stefan Winblad, Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
…MODERATOR: TBA
Prof. Stefan Winblad is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. He holds a PhD in Psychology and is a licensed psychologist with advanced training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
His research focuses on clinical neuropsychology, particularly how neurological and neuromuscular diseases, injuries, and congenital conditions affect cognitive and emotional functioning. He is a member of the Integrative Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (ICONLab) at the University of Gothenburg.
His current research includes the assessment and monitoring of cognitive impairments in neurological and neuromuscular diseases, including cognitive dysfunction in carriers of neuromuscular conditions. He also investigates the neuropsychological effects of stroke, epilepsy, premenstrual dysphoria, and schizophrenia, alongside the development of tools to assess cognitive difficulties, emotional functioning, and social cognition.
Alongside his research, Dr. Winblad teaches biological psychology and clinical neuropsychology at undergraduate and advanced levels. He also supervises students and researchers and contributes to training in scientific methodology, ethics, and clinical practice.
He has authored numerous scientific publications, including research on cognitive functioning in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.