Judith van der Waerden

Judith Van Der Waerden is an experienced professional in the fields of public health and epidemiology, currently serving as a member of the Comité d’évaluation des interventions efficaces / prometteuses en prévention et promotion de la santé at Santé publique France since June 2022. With a comprehensive background at Inserm as a Senior Research Associate, Judith focuses on psychiatric epidemiological research that examines the impact of parental depression on child development, alongside exploring biological and psychosocial mechanisms associated with mental health. Judith's academic journey includes a PhD from Maastricht University, where research centered on stress and depressive symptoms among women in disadvantaged communities. Additional roles at various institutions, including Radboud University Nijmegen, highlight Judith's expertise in curriculum development and research supervision in mental disorder prevention.