Background
Blankevoort, Leendert was born on December 29, 1958 in Geldrop, The Netherlands. Son of Pieter Jan and Maria Klazina (Exalto) Blankevoort.
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Leendert Blankevoort
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Leendert Blankevoort, Dutch medical educator, research scientist. Recipient Talent stipendium Dutch Organization Research, 1994. Member of European Society Biomechanics (secretary general 1994-1998, vice president 1998—2000), European Orthopaedic Research Society (executive committee 1997—2002), Orthopaedic Research Society, International Society Biomechanics (executive council 1997-1999).
Education
Master of Science, University Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, University Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 1991.
Career
Research assistant University Nijmegen, 1983-1986, assistant professor, 1986-1999, deputy director orthopaedic biomechanics section, 1992-1993, managing director orthopaedic biomechanics section, 1995-1997. Visiting associate research scientist Orthopaedic Research Laboratory Columbia University, New York City, 1994—1995. Research director Orthopaedic Research Center Amsterdam, Academy Medical Center University Amsterdam, since 1999.
Secretary general 2nd World Congress Biomechanics, Amsterdam, 1991—1994, Foundation Stichting World Biomechanics, Nijmegen, 1993—2000.
Achievements
Membership
Member of European Society Biomechanics (secretary general 1994-1998, vice president 1998—2000), European Orthopaedic Research Society (executive committee 1997—2002), Orthopaedic Research Society, International Society Biomechanics (executive council 1997-1999).
Connections
Married Janna Sylvia Dolinda van der Lem. Children: Tijmen Pieter Frederik, Bastiaan Cors Daniël, Daphne Anne Yvette.
Education
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1983
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1991