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Danique Heemskerk is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Science, with additional affiliations at APH - Health Behaviors & Chronic Diseases and APH - Mental Health.
Her research focuses on adolescent sleep health through a systems approach, examining how digital environments, home settings, and school structures influence teenagers' sleep patterns. Her work integrates psychology, public health, and systems science to develop comprehensive interventions.
Dr. Heemskerk's publications demonstrate expertise in system dynamics modeling and causal loop diagrams to identify leverage points for improving adolescent sleep. Her research spans both academic journals and practical factsheets designed for public consumption.
- Specializes in System Dynamics modeling for public health issues
- Develops whole-systems action plans for adolescent sleep health
- Examines digital environments' impact on sleep patterns
- Focuses on practical applications through factsheets and public resources
She is actively involved in the 'Charge your Brainzzz 2.0' project through January 2025, collaborating with researchers from multiple disciplines to create co-created healthy sleep approaches for adolescents using complex systems thinking.
