Igna Reijnders

Igna Reijnders is a Researcher at Erasmus University Medical Center's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Her work focuses on early pregnancy physiology and placental health, with emphasis on periconceptional conditions influencing fetal development. She completed her doctoral thesis in 2022 titled 'Periconceptional maternal conditions and virtual reality ultrasound markers of early placental health' under Prof. Régine Steegers-Theunissen and co-advisors.

Her research integrates advanced imaging techniques like virtual reality ultrasound to study placental morphology and vascular development. Key areas include maternal hemodynamic adaptations, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system regulation, and homocysteine levels' impact on uteroplacental growth. Collaborations involve multi-disciplinary teams investigating pandemic effects on maternity care and long-term placental health outcomes.

Her articles highlight innovative approaches to early pregnancy assessment, with studies published in Public Health, Bjog, and Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. Research emphasizes translational applications for preventive strategies targeting placenta-related complications.