LDJ Kuijper

Dr. LDJ Kuijper is a Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Their research focuses on clinical nutrition, healthcare economics, and gerontology, particularly addressing protein intake optimization for older adults and outcomes of surgical interventions like radical cystectomy. They contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals through work in health equity and sustainable cities.

Current courses include Epidemiology and Biostatistics I, Methodology 1, and Applied Biostatistics. Recent research spans qualitative studies on medical student skill development and longitudinal analyses of post-surgical sexual health in bladder cancer patients.

Collaborations involve international teams on dietary intervention trials, such as the PROMISS study evaluating protein intake's impact on physical functioning in older adults. No formal awards are listed, but their work is cited in clinical guidelines and accessed via Mendeley (85 readers).