Medical Biochemistry  Amsterdam

Our vision

The department of Medical Biochemistry at Amsterdam UMC is a buzzing research hub. Here, fundamental and translational research is performed to solve key problems across the fields of cardiovascular, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases. We are a diverse and international team that is eager to explore innovative research lines, striving for excellent science and impactful discoveries. This is stimulated by strong cohesion between research groups and fruitful interactions with clinicians, and national and international collaborators. The department invests in the next generation of bio-medical professionals by providing high-level training and mentoring future talent. 

Our vision

Nieuwe The department of Medical Biochemistry at Amsterdam UMC is a buzzing research hub. Here, fundamental and translational research is performed to solve key problems across the fields of cardiovascular, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases. We are a diverse and international team that is eager to explore innovative research lines, striving for excellent science and impactful discoveries. This is stimulated by strong cohesion between research groups and fruitful interactions with clinicians, and national and international collaborators. The department invests in the next generation of bio-medical professionals by providing high-level training and mentoring future talent. alinea

Medical Biochemistry  Amsterdam

Medical Biochemistry Amsterdam

Latest news

By duda-wsm July 9, 2026
At the annual symposium of the Amsterdam institute for Immunology and Infectious diseases (AII), Guillermo Griffith has won the best poster award within the Immunology program. Congrats, Guillermo!!
By duda-wsm July 9, 2026
On June 17th, Amber Meurs successfully defended her PhD thesis “A cycle of trasport and regulation - unveiling the hidden routes of cellular cholesterol transport” at the University of Amsterdam.
By duda-wsm July 9, 2026
On July 1, Rianne Schoon successfully defended her PhD thesis, Building Bridges: Molecular Regulation of Endothelial Junctions for the Vascular Barrier, at the University of Amsterdam. Afterwards, Dr. Schoon invited the opposition committee to enjoy a scenic boat trip across Amsterdam cannals to see the Skinny Bridge up close. 🥳 Huge congratulations from a proud team of supervisors and colleagues!
June 18, 2026
VE-cadherin & ARVCF publication in iScience
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Medical Biochemistry Amsterdam

Latest news

By duda-wsm July 9, 2026
At the annual symposium of the Amsterdam institute for Immunology and Infectious diseases (AII), Guillermo Griffith has won the best poster award within the Immunology program. Congrats, Guillermo!!
By duda-wsm July 9, 2026
On June 17th, Amber Meurs successfully defended her PhD thesis “A cycle of trasport and regulation - unveiling the hidden routes of cellular cholesterol transport” at the University of Amsterdam.
By duda-wsm July 9, 2026
On July 1, Rianne Schoon successfully defended her PhD thesis, Building Bridges: Molecular Regulation of Endothelial Junctions for the Vascular Barrier, at the University of Amsterdam. Afterwards, Dr. Schoon invited the opposition committee to enjoy a scenic boat trip across Amsterdam cannals to see the Skinny Bridge up close. 🥳 Huge congratulations from a proud team of supervisors and colleagues!
June 18, 2026
VE-cadherin & ARVCF publication in iScience
Show More News items

Medical Biochemistry Amsterdam

Research & Education team

Menno De Winther

Menno de Winther

Vascular Immunology

Noam Zelcer

Lipid Metabolism

Jaap D van Buul

Jaap van Buul

Vascular Inflammation

Vivian de Waard

Vivian de Waard

Marfan Syndrome

Stephan Huveneers

Stephan Huveneers

Vascular Integrity

Annette Neele

Annette Neele

Macrophages & Atherosclerosis

Menno De Winther

Marten Hoeksema

Gene regulation & Macrophages

Frans Hochstenbach

Biomedical Education

OUR PURPOSE



To uncover the molecular basis of disease through curiosity-driven science