Luisa Mearin

Professor Luisa Mearin is a paediatric gastroenterologist and Professor of Paediatrics at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Netherlands. She is the head of the Unit of Paediatric Gastroenterology, specializing in childhood gastrointestinal diseases, with a particular focus on celiac disease (CD).

Prof. Mearin has dedicated her career to improving the health and quality of life of children with gastrointestinal disorders, refining diagnostic techniques and treatment strategies for pediatric patients. She has extensive experience in celiac disease research, contributing to advancements in epidemiology, immunology, genetics, treatment, prevention, complications, and patient quality of life. Her work has helped shape clinical guidelines for pediatric CD management, ensuring that children receive early and effective interventions.

She has coordinated several national and international collaborative studies on celiac disease, including EU-funded projects such as the European multicenter study on celiac disease and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Her research integrates basic scientific knowledge with clinical applications, ensuring that findings translate into real-world improvements in pediatric gastroenterology.

Prof. Mearin is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as a member of the Board of the Dutch Society of Pediatrics (NVK) and the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN). She leads the ESPGHAN working group on new strategies for prevention and treatment of celiac disease and contributes to the working group on new diagnostic criteria for childhood CD.

Beyond her research, Prof. Mearin is committed to medical education and mentorship, training healthcare professionals in pediatric gastroenterology and celiac disease management. Her contributions to childhood gastrointestinal health, celiac disease research, and medical education continue to shape the field, improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies

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