Alja Stel

Alja Stel, a researcher at the University of Groningen, specializes in rheumatology and autoimmune disease diagnostics, with a focus on Sjögren's Syndrome. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in healthcare and disease prevention.

• Active in salivary gland ultrasonography and disease activity scoring
• Collaborates with institutions across Europe
• Contributes to diagnostic guidelines (ACR/EULAR, EULAR) and longitudinal studies

Her research explores the correlation between disease duration and ultrasound lesion severity, improving biopsy accuracy through histopathological features, and comparing paediatric-onset versus adult-onset Sjögren's disease pathology.