Susanne Leij-Halfwerk

Susanne Leij-Halfwerk is an experienced research consultant and senior lecturer specializing in nutrition, dietetics, and healthcare.1 She is the owner of SUMMUM Research consultancy and has a background in the food and pharma industries as well as academic settings.1

Leij-Halfwerk is currently associated with the Master Physician Assistant program at HAN University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen).5 She is driven by evidence-based and innovative solutions to improve nutrition, dietetics, and healthcare practices.1

In addition to her academic role, Leij-Halfwerk is actively involved in various research projects and initiatives. She has contributed to the development of new dietary guidelines for people with cardiovascular diseases3 and has been involved in cultural competence studies for physician assistants in the Netherlands.5

Leij-Halfwerk also shares professional insights and updates through her LinkedIn profile, where she posts about educational advising, formal training, and training subsidies in healthcare settings.246