Manon Spaander

Manon Spaander is a Full Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Erasmus MC, a leading academic medical center in the Netherlands. Her work is deeply integrated into clinical and translational research, focusing on gastrointestinal cancers and prevention strategies.

Her research interests span colorectal cancer screening, Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal adenocarcinoma, and hereditary cancer syndromes. She investigates innovative methods for early detection and risk stratification, including epigenetic assays and digital health tools. Her work emphasizes improving population-level outcomes through optimized screening protocols and personalized risk assessment.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in cancer prevention, molecular diagnostics, and public health implementation. Her studies often involve large-scale collaborations, both nationally and internationally, addressing real-world challenges in gastroenterological oncology. Themes include screening interval optimization, biomarker validation, and management of high-risk populations.

Manon Spaander supervises research, with 19 supervised works documented, indicating active mentorship of junior researchers and students. She contributes significantly to datasets and clinical trial protocols, such as the DIT-trial on digital intake tools, highlighting her engagement in innovative healthcare delivery models.

She is involved in key research networks focused on colorectal carcinoma, chemoradiotherapy, and neoplasm management. Her fingerprint shows high activity in Colorectal Carcinoma, Occult Blood Testing, and Colonoscopy, underlining her central role in screening program evaluation and improvement.