Dr. Frank Van Leth

Associate Professor

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Biography

Frank van Leth is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam specializing in epidemiology and global health. His research portfolio focuses primarily on HIV, tuberculosis, and antimicrobial resistance, highlighting methodological approaches that cater to public health needs. As the Vice-Director of the Amsterdam Public Health research institute, he has been involved in numerous impactful projects, including developing strategies for antimicrobial resistance surveillance and evaluating decentralized care for diabetes and hypertension in Eswatini. He has made significant contributions to TB research as a chair of TBnet, an extensive European consortium dedicated to tuberculosis research. His editorial experience includes positions with the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health and the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases. In addition to his research commitments, van Leth teaches advanced statistics and epidemiology courses at both Master and Bachelor levels, and has received the Senior Teacher Qualification in 2022. His collaborative work spans several international institutions, focusing on improving health outcomes in various regions, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Teaching and research in Global Health and Epidemiology.

Awards

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Academic Ghana TB case detection

2013-10-10
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Grant for Societal Innovative Training Network acquisition

2019-10-15

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.