Layal Chaker

Layal Chaker is an Associate Professor at Erasmus MC, affiliated with the Department of Epidemiology and Internal Medicine. Her research focuses on endocrinology, nephrology, and epidemiology, particularly exploring thyroid-kidney interactions and metabolic disorders. She has published over 125 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact studies on urinary biomarkers in kidney disease and thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy.

Her work integrates meta-analyses and systematic reviews to address clinical questions, such as thyroid function’s role in osteoarthritis and anthropometric measures. Notable contributions include defining gestational thyroid dysfunction through meta-analysis and investigating prostaglandin E2’s role in chronic kidney disease.

• Awards: Veni grant from NWO (2023).
• Advising: Supervised 4 doctoral works (specific names not listed).
• Collaborations: International networks in endocrinology and nephrology research.

Her research bridges clinical and population-based studies, emphasizing translational applications in public health.