Prof. Dr. Steven Laureys

Prof. Dr. Steven Laureys is a highly experienced and globally recognized neurologist, celebrated as a leading authority in brain health, cognitive neurology, neurorehabilitation, and the development of innovative therapies. His dedication extends to clinical research, focusing on acquired brain injury, neuroplasticity, neuromodulation, and the recovery of neurological function.

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Prof. Laureys specializes in:
* Coma and Disorders of Consciousness:Including coma, vegetative state/unresponsive wakefulness, minimally conscious state, locked-in syndrome, and near-death experiences.
* Neurorehabilitation:Recovery of brain function after traumatic brain injury, stroke, or concussion.
* Cognitive and Neurological Disorders:Memory and motor disorders, sleeping disorders, headaches, chronic pain, and stress-related symptoms.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Prof. Laureys has led groundbreaking research into neuroplasticity and the brains potential for recovery, employing advanced methodologies such as neuroimaging, neuromodulation, hypnosis, and meditation.

Prof. Laureys and his team have published over 600 scientific articles on brain function. As an advocate for accessible neuroscience, he has authored numerous books and delivered engaging public talks to bridge the gap between complex science and everyday understanding.
For more details about his work, media coverage, or upcoming events, visit his personal website:www.drstevenlaureys.com

Recognitions and Affiliations
* Ranked by Expertscape as a world-leading neurologist for over a decade.
* Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium.
* Member of the European Academy of Neurology.
* Chairholder of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroplasticity.
* Visiting professor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School.

Thank you for entrusting your care to us. Prof. Laureys and his team are committed to listening to your unique story and providing expert guidance tailored to your needs.

Education

• Medical Doctor, VUB University Brussels 1993
• M.Sc., Medical & Pharmaceutical Research, VUB University Brussels 1997
• Qualified in Neurology, Ministry of Health, Belgium 1998
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Liège 2000
• Qualified in Palliative Care and End-of-Life Medicine (ULB, ULg, Catholic U Louvain) 2004

Publications

• Restoration of thalamocortical connectivity after recovery from persistent vegetative state. Laureys S et al Lancet. 2000 May 20;355(9217):1790-1.
• Therapeutic interventions in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. Thibaut A, Schiff N, Giacino J, Laureys S, Gosseries O. Lancet Neurol. 2019 Jun;18(6):600-614.
• Neurophysiological Biomarkers of Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms. Mortaheb S... Laureys S, Thibaut A. Front Neurol. 2021 Sep 9;12:687197.
• tDCS in patients with disorders of consciousness: sham-controlled randomized double-blind study. Thibaut A... Laureys S. Neurology. 2014 Apr 1;82(13):1112-8.
• Hypnosis, Meditation, and Self-Induced Cognitive Trance to Improve Post-treatment Oncological Patients' Quality of Life. Grégoire C... Laureys S, Vanhaudenhuyse A, Gosseries O. Front Psychol. 2022 Feb 10;13:807741.
• Cerebral metabolism before and after external trigeminal nerve stimulation in episodic migraine. Magis D... Laureys S, Schoenen J. Cephalalgia. 2017 Aug;37(9):881-891.
• Hypnosis Associated with 3D Immersive Virtual Reality Technology in the Management of Pain. Rousseaux F... Laureys S, Vanhaudenhuyse A. J Pain Res. 2020 May 21;13:1129-1138.
• Brain, conscious experience and the observing self. Baars BJ, Ramsøy TZ, Laureys S. Trends Neurosci. 2003 Dec;26(12):671-5.
• Neuroplastic changes mediate motor recovery with implanted peroneal nerve stimulator in individuals with chronic stroke. Thibaut A... Laureys S, Gosseries O. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2021 Mar;64(2):101358
• Locked-in syndrome in children. Bruno MA... Laureys S. Pediatr Neurol. 2009 Oct;41(4):237-46.
• The scientific articles and books can be found on my professional website or sent upon request

Awards

• European Academy of Neurology Award for Functional Neurology 2020
• Generet Award, King Baudouin Foundation 2019
• Francqui Prize biological & medical sciences - Royal Belgian Academy 2017
• Max Planck Society Prize for neurological research (with prof Giulio Tononi University of Madison USA) 2017
• Blaise Pascal Medal of Medicine, European Academy of Sciences 2012
• US Society of Cognitive Neuroscience Award 2007
• ASSC William James Prize for Contributions to the Study of Consciousness 2004
• Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroplasticity, CERVO Centre, Laval University 2022

Affiliations

• Invited Professor, Harvard Medical School, BIDMC, Boston since 2024
• Research Director, Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research since 2012
• Co-founder and CMO BRAIN-NM NeuroModulation (2023) and Head Neurologist TRAINM NeuroRehabilitation, Antwerp and Amsterdam
• Co-Director, Hangzhou International Consciousness Institute, China since 2015
• Founder and Past-Director, Coma Science Group (2006) and GIGA Consciousness Research Unit (2014), University of Liège
• Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium since 2018
• Founder & past chair, World Federation of Neurology - Coma & Disorders of Consciousness Specialty Group (2012)