Leonieke Kranenburg

Dr. Leonieke Kranenburg is an Associate Professor at Erasmus MC in the department of Psychiatry. Her research focuses on healthcare practices, patient-centered care, and mental health in medical contexts. She has contributed to studies on living liver donors' psychological care, cancer support services, and care protocols for genetic conditions like familial hypercholesterolemia. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and participatory research methods.

Recent studies include evaluating psychological follow-up for liver donors, optimizing cancer center support systems, and developing international guidelines for pancreatic cancer treatment. Her publications blend quantitative and qualitative approaches to address gaps in patient care and healthcare professional practices.

Dr. Kranenburg collaborates internationally on projects such as the TACTICS study for familial hypercholesterolemia and the PREOPANC-4 pancreatic cancer protocol. Her research highlights themes of clinical decision-making, patient needs assessment, and translating evidence into practice.