Elisabeth M.W. Kooi

Pediatrician-Neonatologist, Professor in Neonatology, Head of division of Neonatology Profile

Pediatrician-Neonatologist, Professor in Neonatology, Head of division of Neonatology

Neonatal care for sustainable health

My research focuses on Neonatal Care for Sustainable Health, with the ambition not only to improve survival of critically ill and very preterm infants, but also to secure their long-term development and wellbeing. I integrate clinical and translational research—ranging from non-invasive diagnostics such as NIRS and GMA to microbiota, proteomic, and epigenetic studies. I am principal investigator of the Neonatal Life Study (NeoLifeS cohort). In addition, I lead the Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Special Interest Group within the European Society for Pediatric Research. Through these initiatives, I am committed to uncovering mechanisms of neonatal disease, identifying opportunities for early intervention, including Life Music Therapy for stress reduction, and ultimately achieving sustainable health for vulnerable newborns.

➔ NeoLifeS
➔ The 'Near InfraRed Spectroscopy (NIRS)' Special Interest Group

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Cerebroplacental ratio-based management versus care as usual in non-small-for-gestational-age fetuses at term with maternal perceived reduced fetal movements (CEPRA): a multicentre, cluster-randomised controlled trial

2025, The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health

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OPtimal TIming of antenatal COrticosteroid administration in pregnancies complicated by early-onset fetal growth REstriction: results of a large multicenter cohort study (the OPTICORE study)

2024, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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- Co-supervision of PhD student Tim HundscheidElisabeth Kooi (Co-supervisor) 2024 → Supervision and examination of PhD students of the UG > Academic
- Supervision of PhD student Betty LahrElisabeth Kooi (Supervisor) 2024 → Supervision and examination of PhD students of the UG > Academic
- Children-Basel (Journal)Elisabeth Kooi (Guest editor) 23-Jan-2023 → Editorial work > Academic
- Supervision of PhD student Frouke TerpstraElisabeth Kooi (Supervisor) 2023 → Supervision and examination of PhD students of the UG > Academic
- Co-supervision of PhD student Sanne ArjaansElisabeth Kooi (Daily supervisor) 2-Nov-2022 Supervision and examination of PhD students of the UG > Academic
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Elisabeth M.W. Kooi

Neonatal care for sustainable health

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Cerebroplacental ratio-based management versus care as usual in non-small-for-gestational-age fetuses at term with maternal perceived reduced fetal movements (CEPRA): a multicentre, cluster-randomised controlled trial

OPtimal TIming of antenatal COrticosteroid administration in pregnancies complicated by early-onset fetal growth REstriction: results of a large multicenter cohort study (the OPTICORE study)

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Elisabeth M.W. Kooi

Neonatal care for sustainable health

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Cerebroplacental ratio-based management versus care as usual in non-small-for-gestational-age fetuses at term with maternal perceived reduced fetal movements (CEPRA): a multicentre, cluster-randomised controlled trial

OPtimal TIming of antenatal COrticosteroid administration in pregnancies complicated by early-onset fetal growth REstriction: results of a large multicenter cohort study (the OPTICORE study)

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