Karin Roelofs (1972[citation needed]} is a cognitive neuroscientist and clinical psychologist known for her contributions in the fields of stress resilience.,[1] defensive freeze reactions in humans,[2] neurocognitive mechanisms of emotion regulation in health,[3] professionals at risk[4] and patients with stress-related disorders.

[1] Additionally, she is developing neurocognitively grounded interventions to train stress-resilience and decision making under threat,[11][12] of which one is currently implemented in the curriculum of the Dutch Police Academy.

[13] She founding member and chair (2022–2024) of the International Resilience Alliance (INTRESA)[14] organizing symposia and publishing recommendations to advance the field.

[26] Roelofs’ work has been featured in several television programs and documentaries: The Evens Foundation Price video,[1][27] Radboud Brain Awareness Week,[28] "Martijn is Angry!"

[37] Additionally, Roelofs' expertise has been sought in media interviews, including discussions on funding for fundamental research[48], the effects of stress on young children, and emotion regulation in psychopaths.

[38] Lastly, her lab's efforts have been featured in numerous articles and radio segments in the Netherlands and Belgium[39] Source:[40]