Marcel Post

Marcel Post is a Senior Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen (UMCG) and holds an external position at the Kenniscentrum Revalidatiegeneeskunde Utrecht. His research focuses on spinal cord injury, self-management, employment, social participation, quality of life, and psychological factors. He has contributed to global research on spinal cord injury rehabilitation over the past two decades, as highlighted in media coverage.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing health, well-being, and disability inclusion. He has supervised 8 research works and contributed to over 315 publications. Notable contributions include datasets like the Self-Regulation Assessment (SeRA) questionnaire and the Swiss Spinal Cord Injury Cohort Study.

Marcel Post’s research emphasizes patient-centered approaches, such as qualitative studies on quality of life and non-pharmacological pain management. His work also addresses systemic challenges in healthcare, such as patient flow issues in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. He actively presents at international conferences, including the ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting.

He received the Sell Lecture Award 2019 for his contributions to spinal cord injury research. His interdisciplinary efforts bridge clinical practice, policy, and patient outcomes, with a focus on empowering individuals through self-management strategies and employment support.