Alex Eggink

Alex Eggink is an active researcher at Erasmus MC in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, with a substantial research portfolio comprising 67 publications. Their work primarily focuses on fetal medicine, congenital abnormalities, and prenatal diagnostics.

Dr. Eggink's research interests span several key areas in obstetrics and fetal medicine. Their work prominently features congenital diaphragm hernia (100% of research profile), meningomyelocele (60%), spinal dysraphism (43%), telomere length (40%), genetics (40%), fetal surgery (30%), first trimester pregnancy (24%), and gene expression (24%). This indicates a strong focus on congenital anomalies, genetic factors in fetal development, and innovative surgical and monitoring approaches for high-risk pregnancies.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a clear trend toward improving fetal monitoring technologies and understanding the genetic basis of congenital conditions. Key research areas include fetal heart rate monitoring devices, embryonic growth patterns, exome sequencing for congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring for neonates. These works reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining obstetrics, genetics, and medical technology to improve perinatal outcomes.

Dr. Eggink has supervised 3 research projects or students, contributing to the next generation of researchers in obstetrics and gynecology. Their research outputs include 61 articles, 3 review articles, 1 chapter, 1 meeting abstract, 1 editorial, and additional publication types, demonstrating both depth and breadth in scholarly contribution.