L.E.M. (Leontien) Bruinaars-Dijks, research nurse

I began working as a research nurse in the Sports Medicine department on January 1, 2026, on the ASPIRE study Sports medicine is a new field for me, but I like that its goal is to enable everyone to exercise and participate in sports at an appropriate level to stay healthy and fit. That certainly appeals to me. I love sports and enjoy getting enough exercise every day.
Prior to becoming a research nurse, I worked as a diabetes nurse in various hospitals. In recent years, I have worked on a number of studies at Amsterdam UMC investigating the treatment of the duodenum in type 2 diabetes.