Miriam Zeillemaker

Dr. Miriam Zeillemaker is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen. Her work focuses on Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, with particular expertise in perioperative management of complex cases such as liver transplants and cardiac surgeries. She contributes to guidelines for enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and investigates glycemic control, electrolyte imbalances, and postoperative complications like atrial fibrillation.

Education:

• PhD in Medical Sciences (2016), University of Groningen

Research Interests:

• Perioperative anesthetic strategies for combined organ transplants
• Postoperative metabolic and electrolyte management
• Clinical trials on respiratory physiology during abdominal surgery

Key Contributions: Her work includes developing ERAS protocols for liver transplantation, studying circadian glycemic patterns post-transplant, and analyzing stroke risks associated with postoperative atrial fibrillation.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine on clinical trials like the DESIGNATION study and multidisciplinary teams in perioperative care.