Marleen van den Heuvel

Marleen van den Heuvel is a Researcher in the Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine at Erasmus University Medical Center. Her work focuses on pediatric radiology, particularly using MRI to study musculoskeletal conditions and spinal abnormalities in children across developmental stages.

Dr. van den Heuvel's research program centers on several interconnected domains:

• Musculoskeletal pain epidemiology in children and adolescents
• Structural spinal abnormalities detected through advanced imaging
• Body composition metrics and their relationship to skeletal development
• Pelvic alignment and vertebral morphology in pediatric populations
• Weight status associations with musculoskeletal health outcomes

Her publication record demonstrates consistent contribution to pediatric imaging research, with a strong emphasis on the Generation R Study cohort. This longitudinal population-based study allows her to investigate developmental trajectories of musculoskeletal conditions from early childhood through adolescence. Her methodological approach integrates quantitative MRI analysis with epidemiological frameworks to identify early risk factors for chronic pain conditions.

Dr. van den Heuvel's scholarly impact is evidenced by citations across Scopus-indexed journals and substantial academic engagement through platforms like Mendeley. Her 2021 article on structural spinal abnormalities has accumulated 10 citations, while her more recent work continues to generate scholarly discussion in the field of pediatric musculoskeletal health.