PhD defences June 2026


PhD defence Maryam Jadoon, 2 June 10.00 hours, MBB 4-6 - double degree

Supervisors: Dr Marleen van Greevenbroek, Prof. Rosa Maria Bruno (Université Paris Cité)
Co-supervisor: Dr Koen Reesink
Title: 'Multi-parameter vascular assessment for cardiovascular events prediction: from a machine learning approach to a tool ready for clinical practice'

PhD defence Evi Koene, 4 June 10.00 hours, MBB 4-6
Supervisors: Prof. Martijn Brouwers, Prof. Vera Schrauwen-Hinderling (German Diabetes Center)
Co-supervisor: Prof. Patrick Schrauwen (Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum)
Title: 'Pharmacological inhibition of ketohexokinase in inborn and acquired metabolic disorders'

PhD defence Wout van den Broek, 5 June 13.00 hours, MBB 4-6
Supervisors: Prof. Jur ten Berg, Prof. Arnoud van 't Hof
TItle: 'On the road to personalized antiplatelet therapy: Moving away from a one size-fits-all approach'

PhD defence Marvin Chong, 12 June 13.00 hours, MBB 4-6
Supervisor: Prof. Matty Weijenberg
Co-supervisors: Dr Simone Eussen, Dr Martijn Bours, Dr Annemarie Koster
Title: 'Behavioral rhythms in dietary intake and physical activity: Implications for fatigue, sleep, cardiometabolic health and quality of life'

PhD defence Martijn Gilbers, 22 June 16.00 hours, MBB 4-6
Supervisors: Prof. Uli Schotten, Prof. Jos Maessen, Prof. Elham Bidar
Title: 'Redefining a common complication: Postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery'

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