Marian Verkerk

Marian Verkerk is a Professor at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Groningen, specifically affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). Her academic leadership spans ethics research with active roles in Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (board member since 2020), FRION (board member since 2019), Stichting Levenseindekliniek (member since 2017), and NWO VENI committee service (2019-2021).

Her research focuses on Ethics of Care, Feminist Ethics, Philosophy, and Patient Engagement, examining moral deliberation in clinical practice, healthcare personnel ethics, and justice frameworks. Work contributes directly to UN Sustainable Development Goals through bioethical analysis of healthcare systems and patient-family dynamics.

Recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate consistent expertise in preconception carrier screening ethics, end-of-life family care, and feminist bioethics. Work integrates qualitative GP perspectives, genetic counseling challenges, and philosophical analysis of patient autonomy within Dutch healthcare contexts, primarily published in BMJ Open, European Journal of Human Genetics, and feminist bioethics handbooks.

• Advising: Supervised two students with focus on bioethical research
• Professional Impact: 31 activities including 23 board memberships, 3 peer reviews, and academic presentations like Summerschool Family Ethics (2019)
• Media Engagement: 6 expert commentaries on RTL Nieuws, VPTZ Antenne, and public discussions about palliative care and pandemic ethics