Maarten Knapen

Maarten Knapen is a Researcher at Erasmus MC, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology. His work focuses on genetic screening, prenatal diagnosis, and cell-free DNA analysis. He has contributed to studies on exome sequencing, chromosomal aberrations, and maternal malignancy detection in pregnancy. His research emphasizes improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical management strategies for high-risk pregnancies.

Key research interests include noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), genetic counseling for prenatal anomalies, and managing complications like alpha-thalassemia. Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams across oncology, hematology, and cytogenetics. Recent studies highlight the diagnostic yield of exome sequencing and the challenges of interpreting NIPT results in cancer-affected pregnancies.

His 2024 publications address clinical guidelines for maternal malignancy, limitations of traditional karyotyping, and therapeutic approaches for fetal conditions. No specific awards or grants are listed, but his work is supported by institutional collaborations such as the Dutch NIPT Consortium. Advising roles or student supervision are not explicitly mentioned in available texts.