Yvette Crijnen

Yvette Crijnen is a Researcher in the Department of Neurology at Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam. Her work focuses on autoimmune neurological disorders with particular expertise in encephalitis and paraneoplastic syndromes.

Her primary research interests include Encephalitis, NMDA Receptor Disorders, Autoimmune Neurology, and Patient-Reported Outcomes. Current projects investigate clinical outcomes in anti-NMDAR encephalitis, seizure recurrence risks in autoimmune encephalitis, and diagnostic approaches for unexplained central nervous system disorders.

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on clinical translation, with multiple high-impact studies in Neurology and Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation analyzing real-world cohort data, nationwide epidemiology, and standardized outcome assessments. Her work frequently addresses practical clinical implications including brain biopsy safety, driving restrictions post-seizure, and long-term functional recovery metrics.

Collaborative research spans international networks with significant contributions to autoimmune encephalitis diagnostics and management protocols.