I obtained my BSc degree at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. In my BSc thesis, I conducted a literature review comparing inhibitory control deficits between ADHD and substance use disorder (SUD) on a behavioural, neuronal, and cellular level. I extended my knowledge in neuropsychopharmacology and clinical psychology during my semester abroad at the University of Victoria in Canada. Currently, I’m following a Research Master’s in Clinical & Cognitive Neuroscience with a specialisation in Psychopathology at Maastricht University, Netherlands. During my studies, I worked with Dr Peter van Ruitenbeek on a project investigating the shift from goal-directed to habitual behaviour in smokers, in which I learned coding with Matlab. To complete my master’s degree, I’m currently doing a research internship in Prof Robert Whelan’s lab. I use computational modelling to predict the association between impulsivity and substance abuse using neuronal activity during the Stop-Signal Task. In the future, I would like to combine research with clinical work. My major interests lie in the scientific approach to addiction and how we can apply research in this field to improve treatment. With my work, I would like to minimize the large gap between research and clinical practice.