Stefan Berger

Prof. Stefan Berger is a Professor of Internal Medicine and Transplantation Nephrology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. He holds leadership roles including Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and Board Member of the UMCG Comprehensive Transplant Center. His research focuses on kidney and pancreas transplantation, complement immunology, clinical trials, and immunosuppression strategies. Key areas include transplantation outcomes in elderly patients and mechanisms of graft rejection. He leads studies on health-related quality of life in transplant recipients and the impact of lifestyle interventions post-transplantation.

Research interests span translational and clinical studies in transplantation immunology, with emphasis on biomarkers (e.g., complement activation, fibrosis markers) and optimizing immunosuppressive protocols. His work also addresses long-term outcomes in kidney transplant recipients, including graft survival, metabolic complications, and infection risks.

Recent articles highlight contributions to understanding complement activation in sepsis, cellular mechanisms of antibody-mediated rejection, and the efficacy of exercise/diet interventions on transplant recipient outcomes. Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams across nephrology, immunology, and clinical epidemiology.

Prof. Berger is actively involved in national and international transplant networks, contributing to policy through roles like Chair of the UMCG Transplant Center and leadership in the Dutch Transplant Foundation. His translational research bridges laboratory findings to clinical practice, aiming to improve transplant recipient care and outcomes.