Mijna Hadders-Algra

Mijna Hadders-Algra is a Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, specializing in pediatric neurology and child development. With over 420 research outputs and active contributions through 2025, she remains a leading figure in neurodevelopmental assessment of infants and children.

Her research expertise spans:

• Cerebral Palsy and Spastic Diplegia (100% research focus)
• Early Intervention strategies (49% research focus)
• General Movements Assessment in infancy
• Developmental Coordination Disorder
• Infant motor development and neurological assessment
• Minimal and Minor Neurological Dysfunction

Professor Hadders-Algra's work examines the relationship between early spontaneous movements and neurodevelopmental outcomes, with particular emphasis on evidence-based assessment tools like the Infant Motor Profile and General Movements Assessment. Her research bridges clinical practice and scientific investigation, focusing on early identification of children at risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.

Her recent publications demonstrate continued leadership in the field, with work appearing in high-impact journals including The Lancet Global Health, Acta Paediatrica, and BMC Pediatrics through 2025.

She has received significant recognition for her contributions:

• Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau (2022)
• Best oral presentation of the congress (2017)
• Price for innovative projects (2017)

Professor Hadders-Algra actively supervises PhD students and has conducted numerous professional workshops on standardized infant neurodevelopmental assessment. She is frequently consulted by media on evidence-based approaches for children with developmental disorders, autism, and learning difficulties, advocating against unproven therapies in educational settings.