Famke Huizinga

Famke Huizinga, MSc is a researcher at the University of Groningen specializing in physical activity interventions for cancer survivors and visual perception assessment in neurodegenerative disorders. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, with a strong focus on implementation science in primary care settings. She has established herself as an emerging expert in cancer survivorship care through numerous publications and presentations.

Dr. Huizinga's research interests center on improving quality of life for cancer survivors through structured physical activity programs in general practice. Her work also extends to developing and validating assessment tools for visual complaints in patients with neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease. She employs mixed-methods approaches including quantitative psychometric validation, qualitative patient experience studies, and organizational assessments of healthcare implementation.

Her publication portfolio reveals a clear trajectory of increasingly sophisticated research, beginning with psychometric validation studies and progressing to implementation science in primary care settings. Recent work demonstrates a growing emphasis on patient-centered outcomes and organizational factors affecting program success. Her research spans both oncology rehabilitation and neurodegenerative disease assessment, showing remarkable breadth within patient-centered care.

• Prize Winning Abstract Ca-PRI 2024 Conference (April 19, 2024)

Dr. Huizinga has established productive collaborations across multiple institutions, particularly evident in her work on the Screening of Visual Complaints questionnaire which involved researchers from various specialties. Her media appearances demonstrate commitment to translating research findings into public health impact, notably her February 2023 interview discussing how physical activity improves cancer survivors' quality of life.