5. Dr. Veronica Janssen

Dr. Veronica Janssen is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), the Netherlands. She combines clinical practice with research on health behavior change, cardiovascular prevention, lifestyle medicine, and eHealth. Her work focuses on understanding how behavioral science can support sustainable health behaviors, particularly physical activity, by integrating psychological theory with real-world clinical practice. Veronica leads and collaborates in several multidisciplinary research programs on cardiovascular prevention and lifestyle change, with a special interest in reward-based interventions, the role of art and design in shaping health behaviors, and translating scientific evidence into practical healthcare solutions.