Tom de Leeuw

Tom de Leeuw is a MD Researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology at Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, specializing in pediatric pain conditions and anesthesia-related research. His work bridges clinical practice and academic investigation within the medical center's pain research ecosystem.

His research focuses on Pediatric pain mechanisms, Chronic pain management in children, and Developmental anesthesia considerations, with strong emphasis on the biopsychosocial model. He investigates pharmacological interventions (Morphine, Gabapentin, Paracetamol), pain sensitivity biomarkers, and non-pharmacological approaches, particularly addressing vulnerable populations like maltreated adolescents.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Post-surgical pain trajectories in adolescents (e.g., scoliosis), (2) Intersections between childhood trauma and pain processing, and (3) Clinical application of biopsychosocial frameworks for nerve entrapment syndromes. His methodology favors prospective cohort studies and scoping reviews, with growing emphasis on quantitative sensory testing and multidisciplinary treatment protocols.