Vincent Jaddoe

Vincent Jaddoe is a Professor of Pediatric Epidemiology at Erasmus University Rotterdam and an Adjunct Professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He is Chair of the Division of General Pediatrics at Erasmus MC, Sophia Children’s Hospital, and leads the Generation R Study, a major population-based cohort involving 10,000 pregnant women and their children. His work bridges epidemiology, pediatrics, and epigenomics, focusing on developmental origins of health and disease.

• Current Positions
  • Chair, Division of General Pediatrics, Erasmus MC, Netherlands
  • Principal Investigator, Generation R Research Core Facility
  • Project Coordinator, EU LifeCycle Project

Jaddoe’s research explores how genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors during pregnancy influence lifelong health. His studies span fetal development, childhood obesity, and preconception health. He utilizes advanced epidemiological methods, imaging, and omics technologies, collaborating with over 20 departments and 150 PhD students.

Key publications address fetal growth restriction, maternal smoking, and genetic heritability in child health. Articles highlight cross-disciplinary approaches integrating epidemiology, neuroscience, and genomics.

• Scientific Awards
  • Lifetime member of Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW)
  • European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant
  • NWO VIDI and VENI grants

Jaddoe has received over 900 publications with an H-index of 92 and significant citations. He coordinates the Academic Rotterdam Center for Pregnancy & Childhood, fostering collaboration between researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers.