Marieken Verschragen

Marieken Verschragen is a Researcher at Erasmus University Medical Center's Department of Internal Medicine, specializing in pharmacology and immunology related to kidney transplantation. Her work focuses on optimizing immunosuppressive therapies, managing post-transplant complications, and improving patient outcomes through clinical trials.

Research Interests:
Her primary research examines:

• Safety and efficacy of tacrolimus-based therapies
• Prevention of viral infections (e.g., Herpes Zoster) in transplant recipients
• Management of gastrointestinal complications from immunosuppressants
• Strategies to improve medication adherence
• Vaccine responses in immunocompromised patients

Publication Focus:
Recent articles (2017-2022) demonstrate consistent focus on randomized controlled trials evaluating immunosuppressive protocols, with emphasis on tacrolimus regimens, vaccination efficacy, and quality-of-life factors for kidney transplant recipients.