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Prof. Johannes Erwich is a Professor at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Reproductive Origins of Adult Health and Disease (ROAHD) department. His research focuses on stillbirth prevention, perinatal mortality, and maternal/newborn care equity, particularly for vulnerable populations like refugees and low-socioeconomic-status mothers. He has authored 144+ peer-reviewed publications and contributed to national/international healthcare guidelines.
Research interests span maternal healthcare access, pregnancy outcomes, and refugee health disparities. His work addresses systemic issues in integrated maternity care and smoking’s impact during pregnancy. Notable achievements include a 2025 appointment as Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau for academic contributions.
Recent articles analyze socioeconomic influences on health behaviors (2024), refugee perinatal care gaps (2024), and maternal smoking effects (2023). He supervises PhD students like Ellen Nijkamp and collaborates with global researchers via the VOICE study group.
Erwich has delivered over 15 academic presentations on topics like tobacco use in pregnancy and refugee healthcare needs. His expertise is highlighted in media interviews discussing stillbirth taboos and 30+ years of research impact.
