Imke Suir
Imke Suir MSc graduated in Human Movement Sciences at the University of Groningen. After following the abbreviated programme in Physiotherapy in Utrecht, she completed a degree programme in Paediatric Physiotherapy and subsequently developed her skills in both primary care and rehabilitation as a paediatric physiotherapist.
Her combined experience as a movement scientist and paediatric physiotherapist led to her appointment in 2014 as a junior researcher within the GODIVA project. In 2016, Imke received an NWO lecturer grant for her GODIVA_PIT doctoral research project. In addition to conducting research, Imke has been a lecturer since 2014 for minor Child and Motor Development and the minor Child in Motion. Imke Suir also teaches for the OZA course (development-oriented research with the AIMS).
By combining research and teaching, Imke is able to include both bachelor and master students in her research project. In addition, it is possible for students to further their studies by obtaining points for their contribution to the research via the Honours programme.
Fields of expertise
- GODIVA
- Infant motor development
- OZA
Publications
- Step by Step Gross motor trajectories of very preterm infants until reaching the milestone of independent walking
- Factors associated with gross motor development from birth to independent walking: A systematic review of longitudinal research
- Cross-Cultural Validity: Canadian Norm Values of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale Evaluated for Dutch Infants
