Helma IJzelenberg

Helma IJzelenberg is a Lecturer at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, based in the Faculty of Science. She holds dual roles in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, and AMS - Musculoskeletal Health. Her research focuses on systematic reviews in musculoskeletal health, particularly low back pain management, and public health policy analysis related to tobacco control. She contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through work on health equity and disease prevention.

Teaching includes courses on 'Bewegen en Gezondheid' (Movement and Health), 'Lifestyle and Disease', and 'Research Methods for Health Sciences', reflecting her expertise in both clinical and methodological aspects of health research. Her recent publications emphasize evidence synthesis (e.g., Cochrane reviews) and policy-relevant studies on smoking regulations.

Collaborations span international teams addressing rehabilitation engineering and cardiovascular risk factors. While no specific awards are listed, her work demonstrates strong contributions to evidence-based healthcare practices.