M. (Marije) van Dalen

Current research interests and goals 

I am a postdoctoral researcher with an interest in paediatric psychology. My work focusses on using eHealth and mHealth interventions to study and improve mental well-being of children with a chronic somatic illness. I currently works on the Grow It! app, an RCT on a preventive intervention for children aged 10 to 18.  

Previous work 

I obtained my PhD in 2022. My PhD focussed on an ehealth intervention for adolescents with a visible difference (YP Face IT/Face IT voor jongeren). 

After I obtained my PhD I worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the department of Paediatric Gastroenterology on a value-based healthcare project. 

• 2022 – Current : Postdoctoral researcher, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital 
• 2022 - 2023: Postdoctoral researcher, Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC Sophia Childrens Hospital  
• 2021: Visiting Scholar, Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England  
• 2021 – 2022: Research Psychologist, Levvel/Amsterdam UMC 
• 2017 – 2022: Erasmus University Rotterdam PhD in Paediatric Psychology  
• 2014 - 2016: Erasmus University Rotterdam Master Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology  
• 2014 - 2016: Erasmus University Rotterdam Advanced Research Program 
• 2011 - 2014: Erasmus University Rotterdam Bachelor Psychology, specialisation clinical psychology 

A complete overview of publications can be found here.

• 6 bachelor theses in psychology and pedagogical sciences 
• 8 master theses in psychology, medicine and life sciences 
• 17 internships for students in medicine, psychology, pedagogical sciences or life sciences 
• 2 research assistants, 1 nurse specialist 

• 2022 – Current: Psychological Advisor, Nevus Netwerk Nederland 

• 2023: €10.500,- 
  Vaillant Fonds 
  Interview study with parents expecting a child with a cleft lip and/or palate. 
  Role: Main applicant/PI 
  
  
• 2022: €8.000,- 
  Dutch Alopecia Association 
  Grant for creating a systematic review and meta-analysis on the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata. 
  Role: Main applicant/PI 
  
  
• 2022: €22.400,- 
  ZonMW voor Elkaar 
  Project creating videos for patients and parents. I acted as psychological advisor and was part of one of the videos. 
  Role: Co-applicant, main applicant: patient association HEVAS 
  
  
• 2019: €7.500,- 
  Nationale Jeugdhulpprijzen 
  Audience award for Face IT voor jongeren 
  
  
• 2019: €5.000,- 
  Prins Bernhard Cultuurfondsbeurs 
  Personal travel grant
  
  
• 2019: €10.000,- 
  Stichting Vrienden van Sophia 
  Role: Co-applicant, main applicant: Dr. Jolanda Okkerse 

• eHealth Junior 
• Grow It!