Evelien Beelen

Evelien Beelen is a Researcher at Erasmus MC, affiliated with the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Her work focuses on Crohn's disease, particularly in understanding recurrence post-surgery and optimizing pharmacological interventions. She has contributed to studies evaluating the efficacy of prophylactic medications, surgical timing, and anti-TNF therapies in managing postoperative recurrence. Her research emphasizes clinical risk stratification and comparative efficacy of treatments, aiming to improve patient outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease.

Her collaborations include the Dutch Initiative on Crohn’s and Colitis (ICC) and multiple international researchers. Key areas of investigation involve postoperative recurrence mechanisms, therapeutic strategies, and prognostic factors in Crohn's disease. Publications span peer-reviewed journals such as Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, reflecting her commitment to advancing clinical gastroenterology.