Karin Boer

Karin Boer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Erasmus MC, where she conducts research focused on kidney transplantation and immune monitoring. Her work centers on identifying non-invasive biomarkers for early detection of transplant rejection, particularly through the analysis of urinary extracellular vesicles and cell-free DNA.

• Institution: Erasmus MC
• Department: Internal Medicine
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Her research interests lie at the intersection of nephrology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics. Dr. Boer investigates how extracellular vesicles released by kidney cells can serve as real-time indicators of graft health and immune activation. She also explores the influence of immunosuppressive regimens on these biomarkers and evaluates novel technologies like explainable machine learning to enhance clinical decision-making in transplantation medicine.

The recent publications show a strong trend toward developing liquid biopsy tools for monitoring kidney transplant patients. These studies emphasize the potential of urinary biomarkers—particularly extracellular vesicles—to detect acute rejection episodes earlier than traditional methods, while also accounting for technical challenges such as HLA polarization in renal tubules.

Dr. Boer actively collaborates with leading experts in transplantation immunology, including C.C. Baan and D.A. Hesselink. While specific grants and awards are not listed, her involvement in multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals indicates sustained research funding and academic productivity.

She contributes to both original research and comprehensive reviews, demonstrating expertise in experimental design, data interpretation, and knowledge synthesis in transplant medicine. Her supervised work suggests mentorship of junior researchers, although no formal list of students is available.