Mijna Algra

Prof. Mijna Algra is a Professor of Developmental Neurology at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen. Her work bridges obstetrics, neonatology, child neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and developmental neurosciences. She holds positions at the University Medical Center Groningen and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research and clinical practice.

Research focuses on cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), early diagnosis, and postural control. Her recent studies explore risk factors in the Dutch Lifelines Cohort and maternal refugee status impacts on infant motor performance. She advocates for evidence-based interventions in schools and healthcare, warning against unproven therapies.

Key awards include the Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau (2022). She has served as secretary of the European Academy of Childhood Disability and holds board roles in rehabilitation-focused foundations. Her work emphasizes global strategies for children with disabilities and standardized neurodevelopmental assessments like SINDA and General Movements Assessment.