Tara Neleman

Tara Neleman is a researcher in the Department of Cardiology at Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam, with a focus on interventional cardiology and coronary physiology. She recently completed her doctoral thesis in 2024 on optimizing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using simplified physiology techniques and intravascular imaging.

Her research centers on improving clinical outcomes in patients undergoing PCI, particularly in acute coronary syndromes. Key areas of investigation include fractional flow reserve (FFR), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and post-procedural physiological assessment. She has contributed significantly to large observational studies such as the FFR SEARCH study, examining 5-year outcomes post-PCI.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in ischemia-guided revascularization, STEMI management, and prognostic modeling after coronary intervention. Her work bridges clinical practice with advanced physiological assessment to improve patient outcomes.

• Impact of Post-PCI FFR on 5-Year Outcomes (2025)
• Optimizing PCI via Physiology & Imaging (2024)
• Post-PCI Physiology in STEMI (2023)

While no scientific awards are currently listed, her research has been widely accessed and cited, indicating growing influence in the cardiovascular research community.

Tara Neleman actively collaborates with leading cardiologists at Erasmus MC, including Dr. Jeroen Daemen, Dr. Nicolas Van Mieghem, and Dr. Roberto Diletti, contributing to multicenter studies and clinical trials in interventional cardiology. She has not yet been documented as advising students or leading independent grants, but her role in major research projects suggests active involvement in training and collaboration.

She is part of a dynamic cardiovascular research team at Erasmus MC that integrates intravascular imaging, physiological assessment, and clinical outcomes to refine PCI strategies. This group is at the forefront of evidence-based interventional cardiology in Europe.