Maayke Hunfeld

Dr. Maayke Hunfeld is a researcher in the Department of Neurology at Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, specializing in pediatric neurocritical care. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for children after cardiac arrest, particularly through advanced neuroimaging and neurophysiological monitoring techniques.

Her research interests span several interconnected domains:

• Pediatric cardiac arrest and resuscitation science
• Neurological prognostication using MRI and EEG
• Application of machine learning in predicting survival and recovery
• Long-term outcomes in pediatric neurocritical conditions such as traumatic brain injury and submersion injuries
• Development and validation of clinical prognostication guidelines

The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward data-driven approaches in pediatric neurology, combining large observational datasets with advanced analytical methods. A significant portion of her work contributes to national and international efforts in standardizing care and outcome prediction in pediatric intensive care settings.

Scientific contributions include:

• Co-leading studies in the PROGNOSE Group Collaborative Investigators
• Contributing to the development of a Dutch nationwide pediatric cardiac arrest registry
• Advancing neuromonitoring algorithms for traumatic brain injury
• Pioneering use of quantitative EEG with machine learning for survival prediction

Dr. Hunfeld actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Erasmus MC and national institutions, contributing to high-impact research in pediatric neurology and critical care. She has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and doctoral theses, indicating active involvement in research training and academic mentorship. Her work is frequently published in leading journals such as Neurology, Pediatric Neurology, and Resuscitation Plus, and she is associated with open-access and data-sharing initiatives.