W.A. Helbing

W.A. Helbing is a Full Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Erasmus MC, Faculty of Medicine. His work is centered on pediatric cardiology, particularly congenital heart diseases and advanced cardiovascular imaging techniques.

His primary research interests include pediatric cardiology, congenital heart disease, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), and long-term outcomes in surgically repaired patients. He investigates ventricular function, pulmonary artery stiffness, and quality of life in survivors of complex cardiac repairs such as Mustard procedure and transannular patch repair.

The recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on CMR-based assessment of hemodynamic parameters, longitudinal cohort studies, and systematic evaluation of surgical outcomes. Themes include ventriculo-arterial coupling, flow measurement accuracy, and vascular stiffness in preterm and congenital heart disease populations.

Dr. Helbing has supervised 21 research works, indicating an active role in mentoring students and junior researchers. Although specific grants are not listed, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals suggests sustained research funding.

His collaborations span multiple institutions, with strong internal networks at Erasmus MC, particularly in cardiology and imaging. He contributes to large-scale, multi-center longitudinal studies in congenital heart disease.