I live in Malden with my husband Hub. Our two daughters live in Groningen.
Not a role model but an idol: Bob Dylan. Because of is engagement in his songs and because of his autonomous identity.
I'm not talented for music. But it is still necessary for me to feel engaged in my work, to feel to be part of the fulfillment of a societal mission and to be autonomous, and to think critically.
That I succeeded in really implementing psychology in medicine. We implemented screening on psychological vulnerability in clinical practice of reproductive medicine in several countries in Europe. And we implemented Suikerplein, online clinics implemented in daily cinical practice of childhood diabetes. I'm also proud of the close relationship between our research and our clinical practice. Research results are therefore of great value for daily clinical practice.
My mission is to integrate psychological assessment and psychological outcomes in clinical medical practice as well as in medical research.
One is running, I'm doing pretty well for my age. I'm proud of two half marathons recently. And cooking, I like the Mediterranean and Arab kitchen.
Another hobby is yoga, that's not about how good you are, that makes it a special kind of hobby! Especially for people like me, in a competitive environment.
All the rules and legislations that create a sort of artificial safety and feeling of control.
Yotam Ottolenghi, if he is the cook. I like his books and would be eager to taste his food!