Drs. Marjolein Dremmen
Biography
I trained as a radiologist at the Maastricht University Medical Center, where I also completed a dedicated fellowship in pediatric radiology. I was fortunate to be mentored by a truly passionate pediatric radiologist, which sparked my enthusiasm for the field early on.
During my fellowship, I had the opportunity to complete a rotation at the Erasmus MC – Sophia Children’s Hospital in Rotterdam. This was my first introduction to the incredible range and complexity of pediatric conditions diagnosed and treated at Sophia Children’s Hospital.
After completing my training in the Netherlands, I pursued a European School of Radiology (ESOR) pediatric radiology fellowship at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Upon completing that program, I was offered the unique opportunity to return to the Sophia Children’s Hospital as a pediatric radiologist.
My interest in pediatric neuroradiology soon became clear, and with the support of the Radiology Department at Erasmus MC, I was able to undertake a specialized pediatric neuroradiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, USA. Since then, I’ve been working with great joy as a pediatric (neuro)radiologist at Erasmus MC – Sophia Children’s Hospital.
I love solving complex cases by interpreting MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds; helping to diagnose everything from brain tumors to developmental abnormalities. Pediatric neuroradiology is a highly specialized field, and I’m grateful for the many opportunities it offers to contribute to patient care, engage in research, and teach the next generation of clinicians.
My current research focuses on constructing neuroimaging growth reference curves for total and regional brain volumes in children and adolescents. These tools will help us detect early deviations in brain development; crucial for understanding the neurobiology of certain pediatric conditions. I’m also interested in the variation of normal brain development and the implications of incidental findings in pediatric imaging.