Marleen Lovink is a nurse and a post doc nursing scientist. She is leader of the research program ‘Nursing care’ at the University Knowledge network for older adult care Nijmegen (UKON). Her research focuses on evidence based nursing care and interprofessional collaboration in nursing homes. She conducts (action) research projects on the impact and organization of skill mix change, evidence based practice, communication according to the SBAR, supporting autonomy for people with dementia, and equal collaboration between residents, family, volunteers and professionals.