Marco Blanker

Prof. Marco Blanker is a Professor of General Practice at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine. His research focuses on durable primary care accessibility, urological epidemiology, and interdisciplinary consultations. He coordinates the Dutch General Practice Research Consortium and leads the 'Pelvic- and Abdominal Problems' research program.

Key research areas include urinary incontinence, male lower urinary tract symptoms, and pelvic floor disorders. He has pioneered studies like URinControl (an app-based intervention for urinary incontinence) and the Coevorden study on pelvic floor symptoms. His work emphasizes evidence-based eHealth solutions and healthcare policy.

Recent articles explore guideline evaluations for pediatric urinary incontinence, cross-cultural validation of pelvic floor questionnaires, and pandemic impacts on healthcare utilization. Blanker advocates for reducing administrative burdens in primary care and improving GP-specialist collaboration via platforms like Prisma.

He has supervised over a dozen PhD students and secured funding from ZonMw, Isala, and others. His contributions extend to public engagement, addressing commercial healthcare practices and primary care reforms in media appearances.