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Barbara van Munster is a Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). She holds academic positions in geriatrics and clinical geriatrics, combining research leadership with clinical practice as an Internist-Geriatrician at Martini Hospital Groningen. Her roles include Deputy Educator in Clinical Geriatrics (2019–), Chairman of the Alzheimer Center Groningen (2020–), and leadership in national and international committees focusing on multimorbidity, delirium, and geriatric medicine.
Her research centers on multimorbidity, frailty, and delirium in elderly populations, with a focus on clinical decision-making, healthcare systems optimization, and translational gerontology. Recent work explores polypharmacy in Alzheimer's patients, cognitive assessment in young-onset dementia, and interdisciplinary care models for complex patients. Key contributions include studies on sarcopenia's impact on surgical outcomes and oxidative stress mechanisms in delirium.
Prof. van Munster chairs national guidelines for multimorbidity (NIV) and dementia-friendly hospital initiatives, reflecting her advocacy for evidence-based practices. Her publications span geriatric surgery, cognitive science, and healthcare policy, with a focus on improving care for vulnerable elderly patients.
- Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts
- Key affiliations: FOUR-C (Cure and Care in Community Context), CAD (Cognition, Ageing & Disease) research groups
- Professional roles: Board member of the European Academy of Medicine of Ageing, Secretary of the 'Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics' foundation
