Dunja Westhoff

Dunja Westhoff serves as a Researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology at Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam, focusing on clinical investigations at the intersection of geriatric medicine and perioperative care.

Her research centers on biomarker dynamics in postoperative delirium, particularly examining temporal relationships involving $$S100$$ calcium-binding protein $$B$$ in elderly surgical populations. This work addresses critical gaps in understanding how timing of biomarker measurements influences diagnostic accuracy for delirium, with implications for improving outcomes in geriatric anesthesia and critical care settings.

Collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary teams at Erasmus MC have produced clinically relevant insights published in high-impact journals like the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, demonstrating translational potential for elderly patient management.

Her publication has garnered significant academic attention with 11 Scopus citations and engagement from 22 researchers via Mendeley, reflecting its relevance to aging and anesthesia research communities.