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 April 8, 2025
The AGEM PhD retreat was held on the 3 rd and 4 th of April in Garderen. The theme of the Research Institute was fully centered with interesting presentations by PhDs and guest speakers. Ilaria Micallo, one of our PhD candidates from Noam Zelcer’s group, obtained the Best Poster Award for her research on “Structural basis for substrate selectivity by site-one protease revealed by studies with a small molecule inhibitor” .
By duda-wsm March 26, 2025
Karen and Panos got awarded the Amsterdam UMC Young Talent Fund . This fund awards young PhD talents a chance to further develop and enhance their skills, with the aim to provide the opportunity for PhD candidates to do an internship or follow a course at top international research institutes.
By duda-wsm March 25, 2025
On Thursday 20th of March, Winnie Vos successfully defended her PhD thesis: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Immune Checkpoint Modulation in Preclinical Models of Inflammatory Diseases.
By duda-wsm March 25, 2025
ZonMW project: How Do Liver Cells Process Cholesterol?
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Medical Biochemistry Amsterdam

Latest news

By duda-wsm April 8, 2025
The AGEM PhD retreat was held on the 3 rd and 4 th of April in Garderen. The theme of the Research Institute was fully centered with interesting presentations by PhDs and guest speakers. Ilaria Micallo, one of our PhD candidates from Noam Zelcer’s group, obtained the Best Poster Award for her research on “Structural basis for substrate selectivity by site-one protease revealed by studies with a small molecule inhibitor” .
By duda-wsm March 26, 2025
Karen and Panos got awarded the Amsterdam UMC Young Talent Fund . This fund awards young PhD talents a chance to further develop and enhance their skills, with the aim to provide the opportunity for PhD candidates to do an internship or follow a course at top international research institutes.
By duda-wsm March 25, 2025
On Thursday 20th of March, Winnie Vos successfully defended her PhD thesis: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Immune Checkpoint Modulation in Preclinical Models of Inflammatory Diseases.
By duda-wsm March 25, 2025
ZonMW project: How Do Liver Cells Process Cholesterol?
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