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Social and economic background influences survival in intensive care: Research with societal impact

Social and economic background influences survival in intensive care: Research with societal impact

18 August 2026

A large-scale study by researchers from Maastricht UMC+ and Amsterdam UMC demonstrates that lower socioeconomic status (SES) of patients admitted to Dutch intensive care units contributes to worse survival.

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Fatma Karapinar appointed as Professor in Medication Safety

Fatma Karapinar appointed as Professor in Medication Safety

12 August 2026

As of 1 June 2026, Dr Fatma Karapinar has been appointed Professor of Medication Safety at Maastricht University.

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Erik Beckers

Professor

Prof. Erik Beckers studied medicine at the University of Maastricht and graduated with honour in 1988. His first career started in transfusion medicine focussing his scientific research on blood group antigens, more specifically RhD variants, at the Blood Bank in Maastricht and Central Laboratory for Blood Transfusion in Amsterdam (now Sanquin Blood Bank and Sanquin Research). In 1997, he defended his PhD thesis titled ‘Serological and genomic studies on RhD antigens’ at the University of Amsterdam.

In 2002, he was registered as internist after clinical training in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, followed by registration as transfusion medicine specialist in 2003 (Sanquin Blood Bank Rotterdam). From 2002 until 2007, he has worked as transfusion medicine specialist in the diagnostic reference laboratory for red cell serology at Sanquin Rotterdam.

From 2007 until 2009, Dr Beckers has continued his medical training in hematology (Haga Hospital The Hague and Maastricht University Medical Centre). From 2009, he has been holding a position as internist-hematologist and consultant for Hemostasis and Transfusion at Maastricht UMC+. Main areas of interests are congenital and acquired bleeding tendencies and improving prevention of bleeding in hemato-oncological patients. His research activities are concentrated around the theme: ‘predictors of bleeding’, in search of improved determinants of bleeding risks in congenital bleeding disorders and in patients with chemotherapy induced thrombocytopenia, establishing novel diagnostic algorithms in bleeding tendencies.

Erik-beckers

Department of Internal Medicine
Universiteitsingel 50, 6229 ER Maastricht
PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht
T: +31 (0)43 387 65 43

  • 2018
    • Peters, A. L., van de Weerdt, E. K., Goudswaard, E. J., Binnekade, J. M., Zwaginga, J. J., Beckers, E. A. M., Zeerleder, S. S., van Kraaij, M. G. J., Juffermans, N. P., & Vlaar, A. P. J. (2018). Reporting transfusion-related acute lung injury by clinical and preclinical disciplines. Blood Transfusion, 16(3), 227-234. https://doi.org/10.2450/2017.0266-16
    • Loomans, J. I., Kruip, M. J. H. A., Carcao, M., Jackson, S., van Velzen, A. S., Peters, M., Santagostino, E., Platokouki, H., Beckers, E., Voorberg, J., van der Bom, J. G., Fijnvandraat, K., & RISE Consortium (2018). Desmopressin in moderate hemophilia A patients: a treatment worth considering. Haematologica-the Hematology Journal, 103(3), 550-557. https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2017.180059
    • Caram-Deelder, C., van der Bom, J. G., Putter, H., Leyte, A., van de Kerkhof, D., Evers, D., Beckers, E. A., Weerkamp, F., Hudig, F., Zwaginga, J. J., Rondeel, J. M. M., de Vooght, K. M. K., Pequeriaux, N. C. V., Visser, O., Wallis, J. P., & Middelburg, R. A. (2018). Age of platelet concentrates and time to the next transfusion. Transfusion, 58(1), 121-131. https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.14388
    • Hamer, H. M., Beckers, E. A., & Henskens, Y. M. (2018). Hemolyse: rol van directe antiglobulinetest en eluaat. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, 162(7), Article D1290. https://www.ntvg.nl/artikelen/hemolyse-rol-van-directe-antiglobulinetest-en-eluaat
  • 2017
    • Kreuger, A. L., Middelburg, R. A., Bank, C. M. C., Beckers, E. A. M., van Gammeren, A. J., Leyte, A., Rondeel, J. M. M., de Vooght, K. M. K., Weerkamp, F., Zwaginga, J. J., Kerkhoffs, J. L. H., & van der Bom, J. G. (2017). Storage time of platelet concentrates and all-cause bacteremia in hematologic patients. Transfusion, 57(9), 2096-2103. https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.14194
    • van Lieshout, M., Janssen, A. H. J. W., Linssen, C. F. M., Beckers, E. A. M., van Mook, W. N. K. A., & Bergmans, D. C. J. J. (2017). Disseminated mucormycosis: (almost) fatal!Netherlands Journal of Critical Care, 25(3), 104-107. https://www.njcc.nl/sites/nvic.nl/files/pdf/case-report_23.pdf
  • 2016
    • van Beers, J. J. B. C., van Egmond, L. T., Wetzels, R. J. H., Verhezen, P. W. M., Beckers, E. A. M., van Oerle, R., Spronk, H. M. H., Straat, R. J. M. H. E., & Henskens, Y. M. C. (2016). Increased coagulation and fibrinolytic potential of solvent-detergent plasma: a comparative study between Omniplasma and fresh frozen plasma. Vox Sanguinis, 111(1), 33-42. https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.12395
    • van Stein, D., Beckers, E. A. M., Peters, A. L., Porcelijn, L., Middelburg, R. A., Lardy, N. M., van Rhenen, D. J., & Vlaar, A. P. J. (2016). Underdiagnosing of antibody-mediated transfusion-related acute lung injury: evaluation of cellular-based versus bead-based techniques. Vox Sanguinis, 111(1), 71-78. https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.12383
    • Mattheij, N. J. A., Swieringa, F., Mastenbroek, T. G., Berny-Lang, M. A., May, F., Baaten, C. C. F. M. J., van der Meijden, P. E. J., Henskens, Y. M. C., Beckers, E. A. M., Suylen, D. P. L., Nolte, M. W., Hackeng, T. M., McCarty, O. J. T., Heemskerk, J. W. M., & Cosemans, J. M. E. M. (2016). Coated platelets function in platelet-dependent fibrin formation via integrin alpha(IIb)beta(3) and transglutaminase factor XIII. Haematologica-the Hematology Journal, 101(4), 427-436. https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2015.131441
    • Baaten, C. C. F. M. J., Moenen, F. C. J. I., Henskens, Y. M. C., Swieringa, F., Wetzels, R., van Oerle, R., ten Cate, H., Beckers, E. A. M., Heemskerk, J. W. M., & van der Meijden, P. E. J. (2016). Multiple functional defects in platelets from thrombocytopenic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Thrombosis Research, 140S1, S171-S171. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0049-3848(16)30125-6
    • Straat, R., Habets, T., Vanderlocht, J., Tilanus, M., Beckers, E., Christiaans, M., & Henskens, Y. (2016). Anti-D vorming bij patiënten met rhesus-D incompatibele niertransplantaties. Tijdschrift voor Bloedtransfusie, 1, 17.
    • van Yperen, N., Geelen, I., Jöbses, C., Henskens, Y., Schouten, H., & Beckers, E. (2016). Invloed van ABO-mismatch op behandelingsuitkomsten en transfusiebehoefte na niet-myeloablatieve, allogene perifere bloedstamceltransplantaties. Tijdschrift voor Bloedtransfusie, 1, Article 28.
    • Moenen, F. C., Vries, M. C., Henskens, Y., ten Cate, H., Wetzels, R. J., Verhezen, P. W., van Oerle, R., & Beckers, E. (2016). Uitdagingen bij het screenen en diagnosticeren van milde bloedingsziekten. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Hematologie, 13(5), 182-189. http://docplayer.nl/38565846-Uitdagingen-bij-het-screenen-en-diagnosticeren-van-milde-bloedingsziekten.html
    • Straat, R., Habets, T., Vanderlocht, J., Tilanus, M., Beckers, E., Christiaans, M., & Henskens, Y. (2016). Validatie ih-1000 voor geautomatiseerde antistof identificatie. Tijdschrift voor Bloedtransfusie, 1, 19-20.
  • 2015
    • Haer-Wigman, L., Stegmann, T. C., Solati, S., Ait Soussan, A., Beckers, E., van der Harst, P., van Hulst-Sundermeijer, M., Ligthart, P., van Rhenen, D., Schepers, H., de Haas, M., & van der Schoot, C. E. (2015). Impact of genetic variation in the SMIM1 gene on Vel expression levels. Transfusion, 55(6), 1457-1466. https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.13014
    • Bilgin, Y. M., Visser, O., Beckers, E. A. M., te Boome, L. C. J., Huisman, C., Ypma, P. F., Croockewit, A. J., Netelenbos, T., Kramer, E. P. A., & de Greef, G. E. (2015). Evaluation of Dutch guideline for just-in-time addition of plerixafor to stem cell mobilization in patients who fail with granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor. Transfusion, 55(5), 1021-1027. https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.12979
  • 2014
    • Olde Engberink, R. H. G., Kuiper, G. J. A. J. M., Wetzels, R. J. H., Nelemans, P. J., Lance, M. D., Beckers, E. A. M., & Henskens, Y. M. C. (2014). Rapid and Correct Prediction of Thrombocytopenia and Hypofibrinogenemia With Rotational Thromboelastometry in Cardiac Surgery. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 28(2), 210-216. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2013.12.004
  • 2013
    • Prinzen, L., Staal, H. M., Rouwette, S. J. M., Beckers, E. A. M., ten Broeke, R. H. M., van Rhijn, L. W., & Henskens, Y. M. C. (2013). Triple Red Blood Cell Alloantibody Formation After Bone-Allograft Transplantation. American Journal of Transplantation, 13(1), 229-231. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-6143.2012.04300.x
  • 2012
    • de Lange, N. M., Lance, M. D., de Groot, R., Beckers, E. A. M., Henskens, Y. M., & Scheepers, H. C. J. (2012). Obstetric Hemorrhage and Coagulation: An Update. Thromboelastography, Thromboelastometry, and Conventional Coagulation Tests in the Diagnosis and Prediction of Postpartum Hemorrhage. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 67(7), 426-435. https://doi.org/10.1097/OGX.0b013e3182605861
    • Middelburg, R. A., Beckers, E. A. M., Porcelijn, L., Lardy, N., Wiersum-Osselton, J. C., Schipperus, M. R., Vrielink, H., Briet, E., & van der Bom, J. G. (2012). Allo-exposure status and leucocyte antibody positivity of blood donors show a similar relation with TRALI. Transfusion Medicine, 22(2), 128-132. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3148.2012.01140.x
    • Middelburg, R. A., Borkent, B., Jansen, M., van de Watering, L. M. G., Wiersum-Osselton, J. C., Schipperus, M. R., Beckers, E. A. M., Briet, E., & van der Bom, J. G. (2012). Storage time of blood products and transfusion-related acute lung injury. Transfusion, 52(3), 658-667. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1537-2995.2011.03352.x
  • 2011
    • Middelburg, R. A., van Stein, D., Atsma, F., Wiersum-Osselton, J. C., Porcelijn, L., Beckers, E. A. M., Briet, E., & van der Bom, J. G. (2011). Alloexposed blood donors and transfusion-related acute lung injury: a case-referent study. Transfusion, 51(10), 2111-2117. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1537-2995.2011.03118.x
    • Wiersum-Osselton, J. C., Middelburg, R. A., Beckers, E. A. M., van Tilborgh, A. J. W., Zijlker-Jansen, P. Y., Brand, A., van der Bom, J. G., & Schipperus, M. R. (2011). Male-only fresh-frozen plasma for transfusion-related acute lung injury prevention: before-and-after comparative cohort study. Transfusion, 51(6), 1278-1283. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1537-2995.2010.02969.x
  • 2010
    • van Stein, D., Beckers, E. A., Sintnicolaas, K., Porcelijn, L., Danovic, F., Wollersheim, J. A., Brand, A., & van Rhenen, D. J. (2010). Transfusion-related acute lung injury reports in the Netherlands: an observational study. Transfusion, 50(1), 213-220. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1537-2995.2009.02345.x
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