Biography

Prior to her arrival at Marshall, Dr. van Tilburg held concurrent positions as professor of clinical research at Campbell University, adjunct professor of medicine at University of North Carolina and affiliate professor of social work at University of Washington.

At Marshall's school of medicine, Dr. van Tilburg oversees, develops and advances research initiative as well as fosters a culture of research, involving faculty, residents, fellows, medical students and staff in organizational, collaborative research. Dr. van Tilburg has served on many national and international committees, has produced over 200 scholarly publications and hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, papers, books, etc. Her work in environmental and health psychology, and pediatric gastrointestinal diseases is world-renown. She has a passion for rural medicine and healthcare needs of the under-served, and is excited excited about the opportunity to build the research infrastructure and culture at the school of medicine to support a new generation of researchers.

Education & Training

• Graduate: Tilburg University - Economic Psychology (Tilburg, The Netherlands)
• Doctorate: Tilburg University - Health Psychology (Tilburg, The Netherlands)
• Fellowship: Duke University - Endocrinology & Medical Psychology (Durham, N.C.)

Additional Languages

• Dutch