Alexandra Zwiers

Alexandra Zwiers is a researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology at Erasmus MC, Rotterdam. Her work focuses on pediatric anesthesia and acute kidney injury in neonates and critically ill children. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of renal biomarkers and their clinical application in pediatric populations.

Research Interests: Her primary research areas include pediatric anesthesiology, neonatal critical care, acute kidney injury, and the development and validation of biomarkers such as NGAL, IL-18, and proenkephalin. She investigates perioperative care in preterm infants, particularly those undergoing surgery for necrotizing enterocolitis.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2015–2024) show a consistent focus on renal injury biomarkers in pediatric populations, with an emphasis on clinical validation and reference value establishment. The work spans anesthesia practice surveys, biomarker performance studies, and translational research in kidney transplantation and critical illness.

Thesis:

• PhD Thesis: Do not squeeze the kidneys! Acute kidney injury in critically ill children (2015, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam)

Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, her research has been cited over 30 times and picked up by 20 news outlets, indicating significant impact in the medical community.

Collaborations: She has collaborated with researchers across Erasmus MC in nephrology, critical care, and clinical chemistry. Her network includes experts in pediatric transplantation, pharmacology, and neonatology, reflecting interdisciplinary research engagement.

Laboratories and Teams: Although specific labs are not named, her work is embedded within the clinical and research infrastructure of Erasmus MC’s Department of Anesthesiology and likely involves collaboration with the pediatric intensive care and nephrology units.