Saabiera Salarbux
Saabiera is a psychological assistant and is responsible for the cognitive tests within the Child Brain Lab. In the cognitive testing room, she conducts assessments to examine children’s IQ, development, language, and parent–child interaction. Saabiera completed a degree in Applied Psychology, with her graduation research focusing on grief research among adolescents.
“What makes children so special to me is the way they discover and engage with the world. It is inspiring to see how they develop and express who they are in their own unique ways. Every child leaves an impression in the Child Brain Lab as well. Each time, it is remarkable to see how children, despite the challenges they encounter, find their own way to express themselves.”
Saabiera Salarbux
Mandy van Drunen
Mandy is the pediatric physiotherapist of the Child Brain Lab. You will mostly find her in the motor room, where she conducts various tests to assess children's movement abilities. Mandy also works as a pediatric physiotherapist at the Sophia Children’s Hospital, where she focuses mainly on pediatric neurology and pediatric neurosurgery.
“The genuine positivity and honesty of children make working with them incredibly enjoyable! Through the combination of care and research within the Child Brain Lab, I hope to contribute to a less uncertain future for all children with a brain condition.”
Mandy van Drunen
Laura de Jong
Laura works as a research assistant at the Child Brain Lab. She also conducts various tests in the sensory room that measure how the brain and senses (ears, eyes) function. Before joining the lab, she worked as a pulmonary function analyst at several (children’s) hospitals.
“Working with children is the most enjoyable thing there is. Being able to do this in an innovative and inspiring environment like the Child Brain Lab makes every day a celebration!”
Laura de Jong
Jim Schrijvers
Jim is the data and project manager of the Child Brain Lab. Behind the scenes, he ensures that the results from questionnaires and measurements are correctly transferred to doctors, researchers, and patients. With his background in (medical) technology and science, he also forms the connecting link between ICT, research, and clinical care. In addition, he serves on the general board of the Child Brain Lab.
“I am proud to work at the Child Brain Lab, dedicating each day to better care and high quality research for all children with a brain condition. I am also glad that in my role I can help bring the worlds of technology (ICT) and clinical care closer together.”
Jimmy Schrijvers
Susan Barendrecht
“I find it incredibly inspiring to see how everyone involved in the Child Brain Lab dedicates themselves each day to improving the quality of life of children. This motivates me to make the Child Brain Lab even more successful.”
Susan Barendrecht
