prof. dr. ir. Y.T. (Yvonne) van der Schouw Full Professor

Department of Epidemiology
Julius Center Research Program Cardiovascular Epidemiology

Contact

y.t.vanderschouw@umcutrecht.nl

Research programs

Circulatory Health

Biography
Side Activities
Research Output
Fellowship and Awards

Biography

Yvonne van der Schouw obtained her degree in Human Nutrition at Wageningen University (1988) and a PhD in Epidemiology at Nijmegen University (1993), and is an SMBWO-registered Investigator in Epidemiology as well as Nutritional Sciences. Since 2001 she is appointed as associate professor of Clinical Epidemiology at the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care of the University Medical Center Utrecht. In 2001-2002 she was a visiting associate professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA. Per Dec 2008 she is appointed Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at the UMC Utrecht. A large part of her research program is directed at unravelling the role of menopause in occurrence and progression of cardiovascular disease, and specifically addresses three areas: (1) Does menopause results in an increase in postmenopausal coronary heart disease through steroidal or non-steroidal pathways? (2) Do cardiovascular risk factors and atherosclerosis accelerate onset of menopause, as well as, later in life, an increase in postmenopausal coronary heart disease? (3) Is ovarian aging part of a general biological aging process, resulting in early menopause, coronary heart disease, and other chronic diseases of aging? These questions are addressed using EPIC data and through international collaborations.

Side Activities

Member of the Program Board of the UMCU Research Program Circulatory Health

Member of the Program Board of the UU Focus Area Future Food Utrecht

Board member of the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS)

Editor of Maturitas, journal of EMAS

Research Output

The cardiovascular risk profile of middle-aged women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Meun Cindy, Gunning Marlise N., Louwers Yvonne, V, Peters Henrike, Roos-Hesselink Jolien, van Lennep Jeanine Roeters, Rueda Ochoa Oscar-Leonel, Appelman Yolande, Lambalk Nils, Boersma Eric, Kavousi Maryam, Fauser Bart C. J. M., Laven Joop S. E., Baart Sara, Benschop Laura, Brouwers Laura, Budde Ricardo, Cannegieter Suzanne, Dam Veerle, Eijkemans Rene, Fauser Bart C. J. M., Ferrari Michel, Franx Arie, de Groot Christianne, Gunning Marlise N., Hoek Annemieke, Koffijberg Erik, Koster Wendy, Kruit Mark, Lagerweij Giske, Laven Joop, Linstra Katie, van der Lugt Aad, Maas Angela, van den Brink Antoinette Maassen, Middeldorp Saskia, Moons Karel G. M., van Rijn Bas, Scheres Luuk, van der Schouw Yvonne T., Steegers Eric, Steegers Regine, Terwindt Gisela, Velthuis Birgitta, Wermer Marieke, Zick Bart, Zoet Gerbrand Feb 2020 In: Clinical Endocrinology. 92, p. 150-158

Autoimmunity plays a role in the onset of diabetes after 40 years of age

Rolandsson Olov, Hampe Christiane S., Sharp Stephen J., Ardanaz Eva, Boeing Heiner, Fagherazzi Guy, Mancini Francesca Romana, Nilsson Peter M., Overvad Kim, Chirlaque Maria Dolores, Dorronsoro Miren, Gunter Marc J., Kaaks Rudolf, Key Timothy J., Khaw Kay Tee, Krogh Vittorio, Kühn Tilman, Palli Domenico, Panico Salvatore, Sacerdote Carlotta, Sánchez Maria José, Severi Gianluca, Spijkerman Annemieke M.W., Tumino Rosario, van der Schouw Yvonne T., Riboli Elio, Forouhi Nita G., Langenberg Claudia, Wareham Nicholas J. 11 Nov 2019 In: Diabetologia. 63, p. 266-277

Can Menopause Prediction Be Improved with Multiple AMH Measurements? Results from the Prospective Doetinchem Cohort Study

De Kat Annelien C., Van Der Schouw Yvonne T., Eijkemans Marinus J.C., Broer Simone L., Verschuren W. M.Monique, Broekmans Frank J.M. 1 Nov 2019 In: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 104, p. 5024-5031 8 p.

White cell counts in relation to mortality in a general population of cohort study in the Netherlands: A mediating effect or not?

Abete Itziar, Lu Yunxia, Lassale Camille, Verschuren Monique, Van Der Schouw Yvonne, Bueno-De-Mesquita Bas 30 Oct 2019 In: BMJ Open. 9 9 p.

The effect of menaquinone-7 supplementation on vascular calcification in patients with diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Zwakenberg S. R., De Jong P. A., Bartstra J. W., Van Asperen R., Westerink J., De Valk H., Slart R. H.J.A., Luurtsema G., Wolterink J. M., De Borst G. J., Van Herwaarden J. A., Van De Ree M. A., Schurgers L. J., Van Der Schouw Y. T., Beulens J. W.J. 1 Oct 2019 In: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 110, p. 883-890 8 p.

Are our diets getting healthier and more sustainable?: Insights from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition - Netherlands (EPIC-NL) cohort

Biesbroek Sander, Verschuren Wm Monique, Boer Jolanda Ma, van der Schouw Yvonne T, Sluijs Ivonne, Temme Elisabeth Hm 31 Jul 2019 In: Public Health Nutrition. 22, p. 2931-2940 10 p.

Risk for Heart Failure: The Opportunity for Prevention With the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7

Uijl Alicia, Koudstaal Stefan, Vaartjes Ilonca, Boer Jolanda M.A., Verschuren W. M.Monique, van der Schouw Yvonne T., Asselbergs Folkert W., Hoes Arno W., Sluijs Ivonne 3 Jul 2019 In: JACC. Heart failure. 7, p. 637-647 11 p.

Substitutions between dairy products and risk of stroke: Results from the European Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Netherlands (EPIC-NL) cohort

Laursen Anne Sofie D., Sluijs Ivonne, Boer Jolanda M.A., Verschuren W. M.Monique, Van Der Schouw Yvonne T., Jakobsen Marianne U. 28 Jun 2019 In: British Journal of Nutrition. 121, p. 1398-1404 7 p.

Consumption of Meat, Fish, Dairy Products, and Eggs and Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease: A Prospective Study of 7198 Incident Cases Among 409 885 Participants in the Pan-European EPIC Cohort

Key Timothy J., Appleby Paul N., Bradbury Kathryn E., Sweeting Michael, Wood Angela, Johansson Ingegerd, Kühn Tilman, Steur Marinka, Weiderpass Elisabete, Wennberg Maria, Lund Würtz Anne Mette, Agudo Antonio, Andersson Jonas, Arriola Larraitz, Boeing Heiner, Boer Jolanda M.A., Bonnet Fabrice, Boutron-Ruault Marie Christine, Cross Amanda J., Ericson Ulrika, Fagherazzi Guy, Ferrari Pietro, Gunter Marc, Huerta José María, Katzke Verena, Khaw Kay Tee, Krogh Vittorio, La Vecchia Carlo, Matullo Giuseppe, Moreno-Iribas Conchi, Naska Androniki, Nilsson Lena Maria, Olsen Anja, Overvad Kim, Palli Domenico, Panico Salvatore, Molina-Portillo Elena, Quirós J. Ramón, Skeie Guri, Sluijs Ivonne, Sonestedt Emily, Stepien Magdalena, Tjønneland Anne, Trichopoulou Antonia, Tumino Rosario, Tzoulaki Ioanna, van der Schouw Yvonne T., Verschuren W. M.Monique, di Angelantonio Emanuele, Langenberg Claudia 18 Jun 2019 In: Circulation. 139, p. 2835-2845 11 p.

Association of menopausal characteristics and risk of coronary heart disease: A pan-European case-cohort analysis

Dam Veerle, Van Der Schouw Yvonne T., Onland-Moret N. Charlotte, Groenwold Rolf H.H., Peters Sanne A.E., Burgess Stephen, Wood Angela M., Chirlaque Maria Dolores, Moons Karel G.M., Oliver-Williams Clare, Schuit Ewoud, Tikk Kaja, Weiderpass Elisabete, Holm Marianne, Tjønneland Anne, Kühn Tilman, Fortner Renée T., Trichopoulou Antonia, Karakatsani Anna, La Vecchia Carlo, Ferrari Pietro, Gunter Marc, Masala Giovanna, Sieri Sabina, Tumino Rosario, Panico Salvatore, Boer Jolanda M.A., Monique Verschuren W. M., Salamanca-Fernández Elena, Arriola Larraitz, Moreno-Iribas Conchi, Engström Gunnar, Melander Olle, Nordendahl Maria, Wennberg Patrik, Key Timothy J., Colorado-Yohar Sandra, Matullo Giuseppe, Overvad Kim, Clavel-Chapelon Francoise, Boeing Heiner, Ramon Quiros J., Di Angelantonio Emanuele, Langenberg Claudia, Sweeting Michael J., Riboli Elio, Wareham Nicholas J., Danesh John, Butterworth Adam 22 Feb 2019 In: International Journal of Epidemiology. 48, p. 1275-1285 11 p.

All Research Output (625)

Fellowship and Awards

Appointment as Associate Professor through the Aspasia Program, NWO, for the promotion of female assistant professors to associate professor, 2000