Ingrid Boelhouwer

Ingrid Boelhouwer is a Lecturer and Senior researcher at the Applied Psychology program within the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Law at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS). She holds a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology (2022) and has completed multiple Master’s degrees in Pedagogy, Work and Organizational Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Health Sciences.

• Education:
  • PhD (2022): Work after Cancer, Late Effects of Treatment, and Workplace Resources
  • Master’s Degrees: Pedagogy, Work and Organizational Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Health Sciences

Her research focuses on the late effects of cancer treatment on work functioning, including cognitive complaints, fatigue, and psychosocial factors. She investigates how workplace resources like autonomy, social support, and job crafting can mitigate these challenges. Her work has been recognized by the Dutch Federation of Cancer Patients (NFK) and funded by the Occupational Health Knowledge Center (AKC) and Dutch Cancer Patient Organizations.

Recent Publications highlight her expertise in occupational health, cancer survivorship, and psychosocial workplace dynamics. She actively collaborates with European networks like RESTART and COST Action INE-CSC, contributing to guidelines for occupational health professionals.

• Scientific Awards:
  • NFK Incentive Prize for Cancer and Work Research (2018)
  • 2023 AKC Grant for workplace interventions

Ingrid also plays a key role in developing the Guideline Module Cognitive Problems at the Dutch Association for Occupational and Corporate Medicine (NVAB) and engages in public outreach via media interviews and European partnerships.