Cardiac repair and regeneration

The primary aim of our research group is to enhance the quality of life for patients and families with inherited cardiac diseases, especially cardiomyopathies. Our approach involves a comprehensive examination of all aspects of disease, including pathophysiologic mechanisms, genetic underpinnings, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic advancements.

Utilizing diverse model systems such as natural occurring animal models and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSc), we delve into aspects of cardiac disease pathology to gain deeper insights and drive innovation in treatment strategies. The main strength lies in our team’s expertise across various disciplines, enabling us to conduct research seamlessly from laboratory to clinical application. This significantly expedites the translation of research findings into clinical practice, thereby enhancing patient care. Our PIs maintain robust partnerships with (inter)national research groups, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and resources. Within the Netherlands we work closely with all partners of the National Working Group of Cardiogenetics, leveraging collective expertise for greater impact.

Contact for internships

Dr. Willem van Ham: w.b.vanham-6@umcutrecht.nl

People

NamePositionLinkedin
Joost SluijterFull Professor / PILinkedIn
Eva van RooijFull Professor / PILinkedIn
Linda van LaakeFull Professor / PILinkedIn
Willem SuykerFull ProfessorLinkedIn
Pieter DoevendansProfessor EmeritusLinkedIn
Frank van SteenbeekAssociate ProfessorLinkedIn
Magdalena HarakalovaAssistent Professor / PILinkedIn
Marish OerlemansPostdoctoral researcherLinkedIn
Alain van MilPostdoctoral researcherLinkedIn
Barbara SalingovaPostdoctoral researcherLinkedIn
Francesca StillitanoPostdoctoral researcherLinkedIn
Willem van HamPostdoctoral researcherLinkedIn
Renee MaasPostdoctoral researcherLinkedIn
Marijn PetersPostdoctoral researcherLinkedIn
Daphne van den BergPhD-studentLinkedIn
Eveline BirzaPhD-studentLinkedIn
Aina Cervera I BareaPhD-studentLinkedIn
Karen Gaar-HumphreysPhD-studentLinkedIn
Jort van der GeestPhD-studentLinkedIn
Jasmijn JanssenPhD-studentLinkedIn
Ilse KeltersPhD-studentLinkedIn
Jiabin QinPhD-studentLinkedIn
Talitha SpanjersbergPhD-studentLinkedIn
Nina van der WiltPhD-studentLinkedIn
Songpu XiePhD-studentLinkedIn
Bing YaoPhD-studentLinkedIn
Aria AtashPhD-studentLinkedIn
Inge DokterResearch technicianLinkedIn
Christian Snijders BlokResearch technicianLinkedIn
Bram van Wijk