Medical Biochemistry Amsterdam

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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

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Latest news

Project MERCURY is taking off!

By duda-wsm • June 17, 2025

Project MERCURY is taking off! Prof Noam Zelcer has been awarded an NWO open competition grant to study hepatic APOB metabolism and VLDL production. To do so, innovative proteomic and genetic approaches coupled to in vivo studies will be used to understand how APOB/VLDL is lipidated, trafficked, and secreted in hepatocytes.

Presentation awards for Lobke and Ricky at DAS

By duda-wsm • May 28, 2025

At the annual Dutch Atherosclerosis Society (DAS) meeting, Lobke received the award for Best Flash Talk for her presentation on the role of LXR in macrophage immune activation, while Ricky was awarded Best Poster Presentation for his work on the role of IRF1 in macrophage function. Congratulations to both!

Best presentation award AII symposium for Ricky Siebeler

By duda-wsm • May 23, 2025

Ricky Siebeler won the best presentation award on the annual Amsterdam institute for Immunology and Infectious diseases (AII) symposium for his presentation on Endogenous Retroviral Elements as regulators of macrophage activation. Congratulations!!

AtheroTalk with Noam Zelcer

By duda-wsm • May 19, 2025

AtheroTalk with Noam Zelcer Noam shares his perspectives on the evolving field of lipid metabolism research. Besides his scientific insights, he encourages us to discuss our failures, which are “a feature of science, not a bug”. Another key message: “Define clear go/no-go milestones for your project”. If you are interested in his work, he currently has an open position for a PhD student as also discussed during this episode. Script-prep: Pelin Golforoush and Emiel van der Vorst Interviewer: Emiel van der Vorst https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/e13-noam-zelcer/id1780340626?i=1000708428204

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