Chantal Tan

Chantal Tan is a researcher in the Department of Pediatrics at Erasmus MC, focusing on pediatric emergency medicine. Her work centers on improving diagnostic and triage practices for febrile children in European emergency departments.

• Institution: Erasmus MC
• Department: Department of Pediatrics
• Role: Researcher

Her research interests lie at the intersection of pediatric emergency care and clinical decision-making. She investigates the utility of biomarkers such as procalcitonin, white blood cell count, and cardiac markers in febrile children to improve the detection of serious infections. Her work also explores practice variation across Europe and aims to optimize patient management in emergency settings.

Chantal Tan’s recent publications highlight a strong focus on observational and multicenter studies involving large pediatric cohorts. Her work frequently addresses diagnostic accuracy, triage efficiency, and the impact of biomarkers in emergency departments. Themes include sepsis prediction, fast-track suitability, and the role of laboratory parameters in clinical decision-making for febrile children.

She has contributed to significant collaborative research efforts, including studies under the PERFORM consortium, which seeks to personalize risk assessment in febrile children across the European Union.

Chantal Tan has authored or co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as BMC Pediatrics, Archives of Disease in Childhood, Pediatric Emergency Care, and Emergency Medicine Journal. Her research is widely accessed and has been shared across social media and academic platforms.