Personal profile
External positions
Consultant on Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Neuromuscular Diseases - Educational activities, consultancy - Novartis
3 Jan 2022 → 31 Dec 3999
Committee KNGF, working group 'kwaliteitsdocument SMA type 2 and type 3 NVFK - representative KNGF/NVFK working group - KNGF
3 Jan 2022 → 31 Dec 3999
Consultant on Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Neuromuscular Diseases - consultancy, guideline development, educational activities - F. Hoffman-La Roche Ltd
3 Jan 2022 → 31 Dec 3999
senior lid Wetenschappelijke Advies Raad (WAR) - wetenschappelijk advies aan Nederlandse Vereniging voor Kinderfysiotherapie - NVFK
8 Nov 2021 → 31 Dec 3999
representative KNGF working group Care Network for Muscle Disease - Consultancy Work - KNGF
10 Sept 2021 → 31 Dec 3999
Consultant on Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Neuromuscular Diseases - consultancy activities, advisory board, SMA exercise app development, educational activities - Biogen
4 Jan 2021 → 31 Dec 3999
Consultant on Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Neuromuscular Diseases - Physical Therapy Advisory Board - Scholar Rock Inc
1 Jan 2018 → 31 Dec 3999
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Lung Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Symptomatic Children and Adults With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treated With Nusinersen
Vercoelen, F., Arts, L. A. P., de Bruijne, M. E. M., van Eijk, R. P. A., Vermeer, L. M., Wadman, R. I., Verweij-van den Oudenrijn, L. P., Zoodsma, R. S., Cuppen, I., Bartels, B., Asselman, F.-L., Wijngaarde, C. A., van der Pol, W. L. & Veldhoen, E. S., 9 Jun 2026, In: Neurology. 106, 11, e214982.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Modeling, Evaluation, and In Vivo Estimation of Muscle Cell Diameter With the Random Permeable Barrier Model: Correlation With Subject Characteristics and Isometric Torque
Froeling, M., Brenninkmeijer, R., van der Woude, D. R., Bartels, B. & Heskamp, L., Mar 2026, In: NMR in Biomedicine. 39, 3, 20 p., e70233.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Respiratory muscle activity and fatigue response during respiratory endurance testing in patients with spinal muscular atrophy
Kant-Smits, K., Pomp, L., Habets, L. E., Hulzebos, E. H. J., Jeneson, J. A. L., Asselman, F.-L., de Groot, J. F., van der Ent, C. K., van Eijk, R. P. A., van der Pol, W. L. & Bartels, B., Jan 2026, In: Clinical Neurophysiology. 181, p. 1-9 9 p., 2111408.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Course of joint range of motion in children with spinal muscular atrophy receiving disease-modifying treatment
Oude Lansink, I. L. B., Gorter, J. W., van der Pol, W. L., Vd Woude, D. R., Scheiberlich, P. J., van Eijk, R. P. A., Bartels, B. & Beelen, A., 19 Nov 2025, In: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 20, 1, 11 p., 592.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Decision trees of peak torque reference values and methodological quality considerations for assessment of muscle strength in isokinetic dynamometry: a systematic review
Biziaki Ansanello, N., Brenninkmeijer, R., Mattiello-Sverzut, A. C. & Bartels, B., Sept 2025, In: Physical Therapy in Sport. 75, p. 87-97 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Activities
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292th ENMC workshop: Best practices after positive Spinal Muscular Atrophy newborn screening
Bartels, B. (Invited speaker)
23 Jan 2026 → 25 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course › Academic
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Behandeling van SMA: lessons (to be) learned
Bartels, B. (Invited speaker)
27 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference › Professional
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de podcastserie “Bewegen bij spinale musculaire atrofie: Wetenschap, praktijk en multidisciplinaire samenwerking”.
Bartels, B. (Speaker), van der Pol, L. (Speaker), van der Woude, D. (Speaker), Alsem, M. (Speaker) & Veldhoen, E. (Speaker)
31 Oct 2025 → 28 Nov 2025Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Revisiting nomenclature, mechanisms and assessment of fatigue and fatigability in SMA:Towards enhancing patient outcomes
Bartels, B. (Invited speaker) & Montes, J. (Organiser)
24 Oct 2025 → 26 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course › Academic
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Als bewegen een zorg is: de spier centraal
Bartels, B. (Chair)
3 Oct 2025 → 4 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference › Academic
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Prizes
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Talma-Eijkman Award Best Master Thesis
Bartels, B. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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WCF proefschriftprijs 2021
Bartels, B. (Recipient), 6 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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On the horizon: opportunities to tackle neuromuscular disease SMA
15/12/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment