Michelle Broekhuizen

Michelle Broekhuizen is a Researcher at the Erasmus MC in the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care department. Her research focuses on placental biology, maternal-fetal interactions, and pharmacological interventions in pregnancy complications.

• Key Research Areas:
  • Preeclampsia and placental dysfunction
  • Kynurenine and tryptophan metabolism
  • Endocannabinoid system in pregnancy
  • Pharmacokinetics of antenatal corticosteroids
  • Immune responses in SARS-CoV-2 placental infections

Recent Publications (2025) examine metabolomic changes in umbilical cord blood, betamethasone pharmacokinetics in pre-eclampsia, and comparative immunology of SARS-CoV-2 placentitis. Collaborations span institutions like University of Queensland, Harvard Medical School, and KU Leuven.

Network Metrics: 24 total research outputs, 1 news outlet coverage, and 4 social media mentions. Active in Placenta Immunology (100% fingerprint relevance) and Metabolite Analysis (100% relevance).