Maria Berger

Prof. Maria Berger is a Professor at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), specializing in primary healthcare research. Her work focuses on pediatric care, symptom management, and healthcare delivery innovations. She has contributed significantly to studies on hypnotherapy for functional abdominal pain, diagnostic testing in children, and the impact of comorbidities on Long COVID outcomes.

• Member of ZonMw (Dutch Research Council)
• Advisor for UMCG’s Research Integrity Committee
• Co-lead in collaborations improving care for vulnerable youth

Her research spans qualitative studies on GP practices, lifestyle interventions for depression, and optimizing oncological follow-up in primary care. Berger’s work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and quality healthcare access.

Key collaborations include projects on urinary incontinence treatment and reducing maternal healthcare avoidance during pregnancy. She has supervised 20+ academic works and contributed datasets on appendicitis clinical prediction rules.