Charlotte Willfors

Charlotte Willfors is a clinical psychologist and postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Rare Diseases at Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, affiliated with Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Her research primarily focuses on rare neurogenetic disorders, particularly Williams syndrome and Turner syndrome. Willfors has a background in neuropsychology and has contributed to studies examining the relationship between intellectual abilities and anxiety in individuals with Williams syndrome.124

In addition to her research role, she has experience working as a clinical psychologist at Kista Child and Youth Medical Clinic, where she has been involved in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with various psychological conditions.5 Her work aims to enhance understanding and treatment of rare diseases, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in clinical settings.23