Marloes Jacobs

Dr. Marloes Jacobs is a Lecturer at Erasmus MC, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Practice. Her work bridges clinical research and primary care, with a focus on early diagnosis and disease course in chronic conditions such as knee osteoarthritis and diabetes mellitus.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of primary health care and chronic disease management. Key areas include early diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, patient-physician communication, gout management in general practice, and metabolic effects of supplements like glucosamine. She has contributed to major cohort studies such as the CHECK cohort and collaborates with expert groups like CREDO.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on evidence-based primary care, emphasizing patient-reported outcomes, early intervention, and longitudinal clinical data. Her work spans rheumatology, endocrinology, and communication in medicine, often published in peer-reviewed open-access journals such as Arthritis Research and Therapy and BMJ Open.

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Dr. Jacobs has supervised or collaborated on multiple research projects, particularly in cohort studies and clinical diagnostics. While specific grant details are not mentioned, her involvement in large-scale studies suggests participation in externally funded research. She has contributed to doctoral theses and review articles, indicating a role in academic mentoring and knowledge synthesis.

She is active within the research network of Erasmus MC, particularly in interdisciplinary collaborations focused on musculoskeletal and metabolic diseases. Her work contributes to improving diagnostic pathways and patient outcomes in general practice settings.