Jan Jaap Erwich

Prof. Jan Jaap Erwich is a Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen. He specializes in placental development and perinatal audit, with a focus on stillbirth research, maternal-newborn care for refugees, and smoking cessation in pregnancy. He holds leadership roles including ex-Chair of the International Stillbirth Alliance and member of the International Federation of Placenta Associations. His work involves clinical, research, and policy roles such as leading the IMPACT study on perinatal audit and serving on the SHARE research school as Principal Investigator. He is also involved in teaching midwifery and medical programs.

• Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts, but assumed to include advanced training in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Research interests center on stillbirth etiology, perinatal mortality, refugee healthcare access, and maternal-fetal health. His recent publications address socioeconomic factors in pregnancy health, refugee maternal care challenges, and smoking's impact on pregnancy outcomes.

Scientific awards include the Orde van Oranje Nassau Officer honor in 2025. He advises organizations like Stichting Perinatale Audit Nederland and chairs the UMCG Patient Care Crisis Committee. His grants and projects include leadership in the VOICE study group and contributions to international guidelines for perinatal care.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Reproductive Origins of Adult Health and Disease (ROAHD) group at UMCG. Collaborations span placental biology, perinatal epidemiology, and interdisciplinary healthcare technology development.