2000–2004: MSc Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen. 

2004–2007: Junior researcher department of Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen.

2009–2012: PhD thesis “Patellar tendinopathy: Etiology and Treatment”, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Center for Sports Medicine.

Since 2012: Post-doc Researcher, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Center for Sports Medicine. 

Around 20 publications in ISI indexed journals. Research focuses on prevention and treatment of overuse injuries and especially running related injuries.