23 May 2019

As of 1 May, Geraline Leusink has been appointed professor of 'Medicine for people with intellectual disabilities'.

In the coming years, Geraline, together with her research group, is committed to increasing knowledge about people with intellectual disabilities in healthcare and spread this knowledge through various networks and the 'Academische werkplaats Sterker op eigen benen' and research groups. Geraline: "Our mission is to promote and optimize health and healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities through the integration of research, education and patient care."

Geraline Leusink is member of theme Healthcare improvement science.

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