Marianne Donker

Marianne Donker is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Methodology and Applied Biostatistics. She holds a PhD in Ecotoxicology (2015) from the same university, focusing on physiological adaptations to heavy metals in terrestrial isopods. Her ancillary role includes serving as Director at Donkor Mens en Organisatie in Hilversum since 2022.

Research Interests: Her work spans qualitative studies in healthcare, including patient experiences with digital health interventions, spinal pain management, and decision-making in medical contexts. She actively explores themes like physiotherapy integration with eHealth, barriers in trauma care models, and biopsychosocial approaches to chronic pain.

Grants & Collaborations: She contributes to projects such as the DECISION study on spinal therapy decision-making and the Transmural Trauma Care Model evaluation. Her collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists, clinicians, and data scientists.

Labs & Teams: While no specific lab is named, her involvement in projects like Back2Action and DECISION reflects participation in transdisciplinary research groups focused on healthcare innovation and patient-centered care.