Katia Bilardo

Prof. Katia Bilardo is a Professor in Fetal Medicine at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, serving as Head of the Department of Fetal Medicine and Prenatal Diagnosis since 2010. She holds leadership roles in organizations like ISUOG and Dutch Prenatal Screening initiatives. Her expertise spans prenatal diagnosis, fetal cardiology, and Doppler ultrasound techniques.

Education: MD (University of Turin, Italy, 1979), PhD (University of Groningen, 1994), and specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology in Italy and the UK.

Research Interests: Fetal circulation dynamics via Doppler studies, fetal congenital anomalies, first-trimester screening for chromosomal disorders, and fetal cardiology. Her work emphasizes diagnostic accuracy and clinical management of high-risk pregnancies.

Awards: Award Development and Research from the Fetal Medicine Foundation (2002).

Grants: Includes projects on first-trimester prediction of pre-eclampsia (2011) and cost-effectiveness of cervical length screening (Triple P study).

Leadership: Director of Stichting Prenatale Screening Noord Nederland, ISUOG Education Committee Chair, and member of the Dutch Health Council's Prenatal Screening Committee.