Karen de Heus

Dr. Karen de Heus is a Researcher in Pediatrics at Erasmus MC, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Angelman Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and neurofibromatosis. She holds a PhD (2024) on Angelman syndrome in children, contributing to understanding its clinical and genetic aspects.

Her research interests include genetic syndromes, developmental trajectories, and autism spectrum disorder symptoms across various conditions. Key collaborations involve international networks like the Undiagnosed Diseases Network.

Recent publications (2024-2025) analyze autistic traits in Angelman syndrome patients, genetic variants linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, and epileptic encephalopathies. Her work is frequently cited and accessed in academic platforms.

No awards or grants are explicitly listed, though her research has garnered significant academic attention. She advises no listed students but collaborates widely in multidisciplinary teams.