Eline Poels

Dr. Eline Poels is a researcher at Erasmus MC's Department of Psychiatry, specializing in psychiatry, neuroscience, and pharmacology. Her work focuses on mental health in adolescents, perinatal psychiatric effects, neuroimaging, and pharmacokinetics of psychotropic medications during pregnancy.

• University: Erasmus MC
• Department: Psychiatry
• Academic Rank: Researcher

Research Interests

Dr. Poels' research spans:

• Pharmacokinetics of hormonal contraceptives and antiseizure medications in perinatal contexts
• Brain structure and function in mood disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder)
• Neuroimaging techniques (MRI, functional brain controllability)
• Cohort studies and observational methodologies
• Internalizing problems in adolescents and perinatal mental health

Recent Publications (2024–2025)

Her recent work includes:

• Investigating hormonal contraceptives' associations with adolescent mental health
• Exploring preconceptional brain MRI patterns linked to conception
• Analyzing brain controllability in major depressive disorder
• Meta-analyzing pregnancy's impact on antiseizure medication pharmacokinetics
• Studying lithium's dose-response effects on birth outcomes

Collaborations & Metrics

• Collaborates with institutions in the Netherlands and internationally
• Publications cited 28+ times (Scopus) with 114+ downloads