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Mirjam Pijnappels is a Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in mobility and aging within the field of human movement sciences. Her research delves into the effects of biological aging on mobility, cognitive aspects, and the implementation of assistive technologies to maintain the mobility of older individuals in their environments. With extensive projects like MOVITA, focusing on wearable technology for orthopedic rehabilitation, and BIO-COMPaSS, aimed at promoting healthier behaviors to reduce biological age, she engages in interdisciplinary collaborations to improve health outcomes for the elderly. Her efforts include developing AI-driven interventions to enhance rehabilitation processes and assessing the effectiveness of fall prevention strategies. Pijnappels’ work is characterized by a commitment to applying research findings to real-world settings, thereby contributing to sustainable health promotion among aging populations. She holds a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has led numerous research programs funded by various grants, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and innovative solutions in mobility challenges faced by older adults.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.