Patrick van Rheenen

Dr. Patrick van Rheenen is an Associate Professor in International Child Health at the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen. His expertise spans Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Pediatric Gastroenterology. He holds a PhD in Tropical Pediatrics from the University of Amsterdam and has completed advanced training in Clinical Epidemiology and ICH Good Clinical Practice.

**Education**:

• PhD in Tropical Pediatrics (University of Amsterdam, 2007)
• Master in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics (Free University Amsterdam, 2005-2007)
• Doctor in Medicine (University of Groningen, 1986-1994)

**Research Interests**: Focuses on clinical research in pediatric gastroenterology, including telemonitoring for IBD patients, diagnostic innovations, and guideline development. Active in organizations like ECCO, ESPGHAN, and NVK.

**Awards & Grants**: Recipient of ZonMw Efficiency Research grants (2023, 2012), ECCO grants (2020, 2018), and the UMCG Innovation Award (2019). Over 120 publications, including influential guidelines and clinical studies.

**Grants & Projects**: Leads the ZonMw-funded IBD telemonitoring project and chairs key guidelines like the ECCO-ESPGHAN Crohn’s Disease Guideline. Collaborates internationally on pediatric liver and intestinal disorders.

**Labs/Teams**: Involved in multidisciplinary teams addressing IBD, PSC, and pediatric hepatology through clinical trials and data-driven research.