Iris Cuperus

Iris Cuperus is a Researcher at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specifically within the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery at Erasmus MC. Her work focuses on craniofacial anomalies, particularly syndromic craniosynostosis conditions including Apert and Crouzon syndromes. She actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Europe, as evidenced by her participation in the ERN CRANIO Workgroup Craniosynostosis, contributing to standardized care protocols for complex craniofacial conditions.

Dr. Cuperus's research spans several critical areas in pediatric craniofacial surgery. Her work addresses complex challenges in airway management following midface advancement procedures, nasal deviation outcomes after surgical correction, and the relationship between venous abnormalities and intracranial pressure in syndromic craniosynostosis. She employs both retrospective clinical analyses and multicenter collaborative studies to advance understanding and improve clinical outcomes for children with craniofacial anomalies.

Her publication record demonstrates a clear focus on improving perioperative management and surgical outcomes for children with syndromic craniosynostosis. Recent work (2024-2025) emphasizes standardized protocols for airway management, clinical outcomes following midface advancement, and the physiological relationships between cranial venous structures and intracranial pressure. This research contributes significantly to evidence-based approaches in a specialized field requiring careful multidisciplinary coordination.

Dr. Cuperus actively participates in European collaborative networks focused on craniosynostosis, working with specialists across multiple countries to develop standardized care approaches. Her research has been published in prominent journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, and Pediatric Neurosurgery, demonstrating the clinical relevance and impact of her work in both surgical and anesthetic management of complex craniofacial conditions.