Anita Beelen is an assistant professor affiliated to the Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine (UMC Utrecht and De Hoogstraat rehabilitation) as program leader of the research line neuromuscular disorders. Her research mainly focusses on the improvement of rehabilitation for ALS and related disorders, such as spinal muscular atrophy. Important themes within her research are eHealth, taking care of family and friends, network care, and the implementation of care improvement.