Meet the steering committee

Wim Grooten, senior lecturer, physical therapist, movement scientist
Wim Grooten works as an associate professor (docent) at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, and leads a research group with focus on translational research on musculoskeletal disorders from a biopsychosocial perspective. Wim's research focus is on biomechanics, ergonomics, and physical therapy with a special interest in sedentary behavior and musculoskeletal disorders. His unique competence lies in laboratory methods for measuring movements and systematic reviews.

Lucian Bezuidenhout, assistant professor
Lucian Bezuidenhout is a physics PhD graduate with a vast variety of research interests comprising renewable energy, seismology, physical activity, and neuroimaging. Lucian's research focuses on the understanding of physical activity behavior in people with neurological diseases by analyzing data obtained from activity monitors. Additionally, he is investigating the use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and is developing and testing a new conceptual framework to portray physical activity which integrates objective assessed physical activity using accelerometry, with the contextual setting where the activity is performed using global positioning systems (GPS) and environmental layers.

Erika Franzén, professor, physical therapist
Erika Franzén is a professor in physiotherapy at Karolinska Institutet with a combined position at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. She leads a research group with focus on translational research from exploring neuronal mechanisms to clinical interventions/implementation in the field of neurological and geriatric rehabilitation. She also works as vice-chair of the Committee for Doctoral Education and acting head of the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society as well as scientific director for the uMOVE core facility. Erika's research focus is on balance (postural control) and motor control with a special interest in the elderly and individuals with neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, cerebellar ataxia, and stroke. Her unique competence lies in both clinical and laboratory methods for measuring postural control and movement.