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Prof. dr. J. Terpstra Award Amée Buziau

Prof. dr. J. Terpstra Award Amée Buziau

9 November 2026

Dr Amée Buziau (Dept of Internal Medicine) received this year’s Prof. Dr. J. Terpstra Young Investigator Award at the Annual Dutch Diabetes Meeting (NVDO).

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Luisa Wensky wins the FIGON PhD Student Competition

Luisa Wensky wins the FIGON PhD Student Competition

3 November 2026

Luisa Wensky, a third-year PhD candidate in the Department of Internal Medicine, has won the PhD Student Competition at the 2026 FIGON-LDDC Dutch Medicines Days. 

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Maarten Snoeijs

Maarten Snoeijs' main clinical and scientific interests are vascular access surgery and kidney transplantation. In addition, he is trained as a clinical epidemiologist. Maarten has been the clinical lead of the vascular access program at the department of vascular surgery of Maastricht UMC+ since 2018. With a multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons, nephrologists, interventional radiologists, and dialysis nurses, they introduced several surgical innovations (e.g. endovascular arteriovenous fistulas and biodegradable vascular grafts) to expand treatment options for patients with vascular access problems referred to Maastricht UMC+. This has strengthened the position as the national referral centre for vascular access surgery.

In addition to Maarten his clinical and scientific work, he am involved in educational activities to promote vascular access care. He is the chair of the educational committee of the international Vascular Access Society, the course director of the vascular access programme of the annual European Vascular Course, and leads the vascular access surgery theme of the national training and assessment course for vascular surgery residents. Finally, Maarten contributes to several national and international clinical practice guidelines on vascular access surgery.

Maarten his research is focused on vascular access for hemodialysis and includes the following themes:

  • Pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trials. This research theme has immediate impact on vascular access care. The OASIS trial studies the best type of vascular access for elderly patients starting hemodialysis treatment, and the FLOW trial studies the best strategy for follow-up and treatment of vascular access stenosis.
  • Biology of vascular remodelling. This research theme intends to understand the biology of venous outward remodelling and intimal hyperplasia after arteriovenous fistula creation using human tissue and mouse models. This research is done with the department of pathology at Maastricht UMC+ (Prof. Andrew Baker and Prof. Judith Sluimer) and the departments of nephrology and surgery at LUMC (Prof. Joris Rotmans and dr. Margreet de Vries).
  • Hemodynamic consequences of arteriovenous fistulas. This research theme intends to study the hemodynamic consequences of vascular access surgery by computational modelling. Patient-specific hemodynamic modelling is used to create digital twins that support decision making in vascular access creation (Shunt Simulation Study) and thrombosis prevention (ThromboRisk doctoral network). This research is done with the department of biomedical engineering at TU/e and Maastricht UMC+ (Prof. Wouter Huberts and Prof. Tammo Delhaas).
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Department of Vascular Surgery
P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht
Room number: 3.B2.002

  • 2026
    • van Vliet, L., Zonnebeld, N., Delhaas, T., Ganesan, R., Huijsse, I., Mees, B., Tordoir, J., Huberts, W., & Snoeijs, M. (2026). Blood flow rate predictions in arteriovenous fistulas: Combining physics-based modelling with data-driven models. Journal of Computational Science, 100, Article 102966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocs.2026.102966
    • Heggen, B. D. C., Chesnaye, N. C., Dekker, F. W., van Diepen, M., Rotmans, J. I., Caskey, F. J., Torino, C., Vilasi, A., Szymczak, M., Drechsler, C., Wanner, C., Pippias, M., Jager, K. J., Evans, M., Hiligsmann, M., Schurink, G. W. H., Snoeijs, M. G. J., & EQUAL study investigators (2026). Vascular Access Surgery Timing: A Prospective European Cohort Study in Elderly Patients with ESKD. Kidney360, 7(9), 2066-2074. https://doi.org/10.34067/KID.0000001180
    • Brans, R. J. B., van Dusseldorp, I., Snoeijs, M. G., Coscas, R., Kitrou, P. M., Abadal, J. M., Allers, G. L., Atkins, E., Gentile, F., Hedin, U., Inston, N., Jemcov, T., Karunanithy, N., Mestres, G., Sadaghianloo, N., Sengolge, G., Shahverdyan, R., & ESVS Clinical Practice Guidelines on Vascular Access Writing Committee (2026). Paclitaxel Coated Balloons for Haemodialysis Vascular Access Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 72(2), 387-396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2026.03.041
    • Edgar, B., Stevenson, K., Aitken, E., Jackson, A., Thomas, S., Snoeijs, M., Franchin, M., Tozzi, M., & Kingsmore, D. B. (2026). A review of technical steps in the performance of arteriovenous fistula creation. The Journal of Vascular Access, 27(1), 90-101. Article 11297298251328715. https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298251328715
  • 2025
    • Lomonte, C., Ibeas, J., Kitrou, P., Giusto, A., Baratto, M., Bocchibianchi, V., Brunori, G., Pirozzi, N., Ponikvar, R., Forneris, G., Malik, J., Katsanos, K., Snoeijs, M., Tozzi, M., Gallieni, M., & Gesualdo, L. (2025). Nephrology Partnership for Advancing Technology in Healthcare (N-PATH) Erasmus+ project: The Renal Expert in Vascular Access (REVAC) module. Journal of vascular access, 26(4), 1385–1390. https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298241265163
  • 2024
    • Zomer, B., Ruiter, M. S., Dekker, F. W., Goertz, E. G. D., de Haan, M. W., Hemmelder, M. H. H., Hiligsmann, M. J. C., Konijn, W. S., van Loon, M. M., Maessen, J. M. C., Mees, B. M. E., Rotmans, J. I., Schurink, G. W. H., Vleugels, M. J. JPJ., & Snoeijs, M. G. J. (2024). FLOW: Flow dysfunction of hemodialysis vascular access: A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of surveillance of arteriovenous fistulas and grafts. Journal of vascular access, 25(6), 2007-2017. https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298231212754
    • van Vliet, L. V., Zonnebeld, N., Tordoir, J. H., Huberts, W., Bouwman, L. H., Cuypers, P. W., Heinen, S. G., Huisman, L. C., Lemson, S., Mees, B. M. E., Schlosser, F. J., de Smet, A. A., Toorop, R. J., Delhaas, T., & Snoeijs, M. G. (2024). Guideline recommendations on minimal blood vessel diameters and arteriovenous fistula outcomes. Journal of vascular access, 25(5), 1584-1592. https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298231180627
    • van Vliet, L. V., Delhaas, T., Mees, B. M. E., & Snoeijs, M. G. (2024). Response letter. Journal of vascular access, 25(5), 1705-1707. https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298231218663
    • Lomonte, C., Rossini, M., Ibeas, J., Forcella, M., Ponikvar, J. B., Gallieni, M., Russo, R., Goumenos, D., Tesar, V., Hruskova, Z., Roelofs, J., Florquin, S., Snoeijs, M., Giusto, A., Shemesh, D., Rotmans, J., Torra, R., Wanner, C., & Gesualdo, L. (2024). Nephrology Partnership for Advancing Technology in Healthcare (N-PATH) program: the teachers' perspective. Clinical Kidney Journal, 17(1), Article sfad299. https://doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sfad299
  • 2023
    • van der Weijden, J., De Hoogt, P. A., Leufkens, M. M. E., Keijbeck, A. A., van Goor, H., van den Heuvel, M. C., Cleutjens, J. P. M., Moers, C., Snoeijs, M. G., Navis, G. J., van Londen, M., Nolte, I. M., Berger, S. P., De Borst, M. H., & Peutz-Kootstra, C. J. (2023). The relationship of peritubular capillary density with glomerular volume and kidney function in living kidney donors. Journal of Nephrology, 36(7), 2111-2124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40620-023-01734-5
    • van Vliet, L. V., Zonnebeld, N., Tordoir, J. H., Huberts, W., Delhaas, T., & Snoeijs, M. G. (2023). Arteriovenous Fistulas Created with the Help of Personalised Blood Flow Simulations: Clinical Outcomes of a Randomised Controlled Trial. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 65(6), 907-908. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.02.072
    • Malbecq, C., Hammer, F., Pochet, J. M., Labriola, L., Kanaan, N., Devresse, A., Lambert, C., Mourad, M., Snoeijs, M., & Darius, T. (2023). Peripheral embolism as first and only clinical symptom of a true aneurysmal degeneration of the radial artery after ligation of a radiocephalic fistula. Journal of vascular access, 24(3), 497-501. https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298211033383
    • van Vliet, L. V., Zonnebeld, N., Bouwman, L. H., Cuypers, P. W., Huisman, L. C., Lemson, S., Schlosser, F. J., de Smet, A. A., Toorop, R. J., Snoeijs, M. G., & Shunt Simulation Study Group (2023). Editor's Choice-Interventions to Achieve Functionality in Newly Created Arteriovenous Fistulas in the Shunt Simulation Study Cohort. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 65(4), 555-562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.01.007
    • van Oevelen, M., Heggen, B. D., Abrahams, A. C., Rotmans, J. I., Snoeijs, M. G., Vernooij, R. W., van Buren, M., & Meijvis, S. C. (2023). Central venous catheter-related complications in older haemodialysis patients: A multicentre observational cohort study. Journal of vascular access, 24(6), 1322–1331. https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298221085225
  • 2022
    • Viecelli, A. K., Teixeira-Pinto, A., Valks, A., Baer, R., Cherian, R., Cippà, P. E., Craig, J. C., DeSilva, R., Jaure, A., Johnson, D. W., Kiriwandeniya, C., Kopperschmidt, P., Liu, W.-J., Lee, T., Lok, C., Madhan, K., Mallard, A. R., Oliver, V., Polkinghorne, K. R., ... VALID Investigator Team (2022). Study protocol for Vascular Access outcome measure for function: a vaLidation study In hemoDialysis (VALID) : A multi-center, multinational validation study to assess the accuracy and feasibility of measuring vascular access function in clinical practice. Bmc Nephrology, 23(1), Article 372. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-022-02987-1
    • Ramspek, C. L., Boekee, R., Evans, M., Heimburger, O., Snead, C. M., Caskey, F. J., Torino, C., Porto, G., Szymczak, M., Krajewska, M., Drechsler, C., Wanner, C., Chesnaye, N. C., Jager, K. J., Dekker, F. W., Snoeijs, M. G. J., Rotmans, J. I., van Diepen, M., & EQUAL study investigators (2022). Predicting Kidney Failure, Cardiovascular Disease and Death in Advanced CKD Patients. Kidney International Reports, 7(10), 2230-2241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2022.07.165
    • Yadav, R., Gerrickens, M. W. M., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Vaes, R. H. D., Snoeijs, M. G. J., & Scheltinga, M. R. M. (2022). Access flow volume (Qa) and survival in a haemodialysis population: An analysis of 5208 Qa measurements over a 9-year period. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 37(9), 1751-1757. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfab242
    • van Laanen, J. H. H., Litjens, E. J., Snoeijs, M., van Loon, M. M., & Peppelenbosch, A. G. (2022). Introduction of advanced laparoscopy for peritoneal dialysis catheter placement and the outcome in a University Hospital. International Urology and Nephrology, 54(6), 1391-1398. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-021-03020-4
    • Yadav, R., Gerrickens, M. W. M., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Vaes, R. H. D., Snoeijs, M. G. J., & Scheltinga, M. R. M. (2022). Erratum to: Access flow volume (Qa) and survival in a haemodialysis population: an analysis of 5208 Qa measurements over a 9-year period. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 37(5), 1002-1002. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfab295
    • Heggen, B. D., Ramspek, C. L., van der Bogt, K. E. A., de Haan, M. W., Hemmelder, M. H., Hiligsmann, M. J. C., van Loon, M. M., Rotmans, J. I., Tordoir, J. H. M., Dekker, F. W., Schurink, G. W. H., Snoeijs, M. G. J., & OASIS study group (2022). Optimising Access Surgery in Senior Haemodialysis Patients (OASIS): study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 12(2), Article e053108. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053108
  • 2021
    • Snoeijs, M. G., & Mees, B. M. E. (2021). Response to "Re The Effect of Geometrical Graft Modification on Arteriovenous Graft Patency in Haemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 61(2), 346-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.10.003
    • Wubbeke, L. F., Kremers, B., Daemen, J.-W. H. C., Snoeijs, M. G. J., Jacobs, M. J., & Mees, B. M. E. (2021). Mortality in Octogenarians With Chronic Limb Threatening Ischaemia After Revascularisation or Conservative Therapy Alone. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 61(2), 350-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.09.018
    • Tordoir, J. H. M., van Loon, M. M., Zonnebeld, N., Snoeijs, M., & van Nie, F. (2021). Surgical intervention for upper extremity nerve compression related to arteriovenous hemodialysis accesses. Journal of vascular access, 22(1), 58-63. Article 1129729820922711. https://doi.org/10.1177/1129729820922711
  • 2020
    • Snoeijs, M. G. J., van Loon, M. M., Brans, R. J. B., & Litjens, E. J. R. (2020). Endovasculair aangelegde arterioveneuze fistels: Percutaan creëren van vaattoegang voor hemodialyse. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, 164(46), Article D5216. https://www.ntvg.nl/artikelen/endovasculair-aangelegde-arterioveneuze-fistels/icmje
    • Sawo, P., Moufarrej, A., Sloff, M., Snoeijs, M. G., Delhaas, T., Tordoir, J. H. M., & Mees, B. M. E. (2020). The Effect of Geometric Graft Modification on Arteriovenous Graft Patency in Haemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 60(4), 568-577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.06.023
    • Snoeijs, M. G. (2020). Summarising Small Studies on Big Fistulas. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 59(4), 624-624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.07.040
    • Gerrickens, M. W. M., Vaes, R. H. D., Wiersma, V., van Kuijk, S. M. J., Snoeijs, M. G., Govaert, B., & Scheltinga, M. R. (2020). Revision using distal inflow for high flow hemodialysis access alters arterial flow characteristics in the dialysis arm. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 71(3), 920-928. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2019.06.197
  • 2019
    • Krasznai, A. G., Sigterman, T. A., Houtermans-Auckel, J. P., Eussen, E., Snoeijs, M., Sikkink, K. J. J. M., de Boer, E. M., Wittens, C. H. A., & Bouwman, L. H. (2019). A randomised controlled trial comparing compression therapy after stripping for primary great saphenous vein incompetence. Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease, 34(10), 669-674. https://doi.org/10.1177/0268355519833255
    • Nijkamp, J., Jaafar, R. B. J., Postma, L., Snoeijs, M., Shao, S. S. Q., & Tan, B. (2019). Aberrant innominate artery: A possible hazard during total laryngectomy. Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 4(3), 307-309. https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.263
  • 2018
    • Bastiaenen, V. P., Snoeijs, M. G. J., Blomjous, J. G. A. M., Bosma, J., Leijdekkers, V. J., van Nieuwenhuizen, R. C., & Vahl, A. C. (2018). The use of thoracic stent grafts for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Vascular, 26(3), 278-284. https://doi.org/10.1177/1708538117733909
  • 2017
    • van Bastelaar, J., Theunissen, L. L. B., Snoeijs, M. G. J., Beets, G. L., & Vissers, Y. L. J. (2017). Flap Fixation Using Tissue Glue or Sutures Appears to Reduce Seroma Aspiration After Mastectomy for Breast Cancer. Clinical Breast Cancer, 17(4), 316-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clbc.2017.01.005
    • Sigterman, T. A., Bolt, L. J. J., Krasznai, A. G., Snoeijs, M. G., Heijboer, R., Schurink, G. W. H., & Bouwman, L. H. (2017). Loss of Kidney Function after Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease. Annals of Vascular Surgery, 40, 231-238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2016.07.100
  • 2016
    • Sigterman, T. A., Bolt, L. J. J., Krasznai, A. G., Snoeijs, M. G., Heijboer, R., Schurink, G., & Bouwman, L. H. (2016). Loss of kidney function in patients with critical limb ischemia treated endovascularly or surgically. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 64(2), 362-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2016.03.409
    • Sigterman, T. A., Bolt, L. J. J., Snoeijs, M. G., Krasznai, A. G., Heijboer, R., Schurink, G., & Bouwman, L. H. (2016). Radiation Exposure during Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty for Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease. Annals of Vascular Surgery, 33, 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2015.11.019
    • van Bastelaar, J., Beckers, A., Snoeijs, M., Beets, G., & Vissers, Y. (2016). Flap fixation reduces seroma in patients undergoing mastectomy: a significant implication for clinical practice. World journal of surgical oncology, 14(1), Article 66. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-016-0830-8
    • Sigterman, T. A., Krasznai, A. G., Snoeijs, M. G., Heijboer, R., Schurink, G. W. H., & Bouwman, L. H. (2016). Contrast Induced Nephropathy and Long-term Renal Decline After Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty for Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 51(3), 386-393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.08.023
  • 2015
    • Krasznai, A. G., Sigterman, T. A., Willems, C. E., Dekkers, P., Snoeijs, M. G. J., Wittens, C. H. A., Sikkink, C.-J., & Bouwman, L. H. (2015). Prospective Study of a Single Treatment Strategy for Local Tumescent Anesthesia in Muller Phlebectomy. Annals of Vascular Surgery, 29(3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2014.10.028
  • 2013
    • de Vries, E. E., van Smaalen, T. C., Boer, J., Hoogland, E. R., Krivitski, N. M., Snoeijs, M. G., & van Heurn, L. W. (2013). Measurement of renovascular circulating volume during hypothermic organ perfusion. Transplantation, 95(9), 1100-1104. https://doi.org/10.1097/TP.0b013e31828a46f7
    • Snoeijs, M. G., Pulinx, B., van Dieijen-Visser, M. P., Buurman, W. A., van Heurn, L. W., & Wodzig, W. K. (2013). Characterization of the perfusate proteome of human donor kidneys. Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, 50(2), 140-146. https://doi.org/10.1258/acb.2012.011144
    • Hoogland, E. R. P., de Vries, E. E., Christiaans, M. H. L., Winkens, B., Snoeijs, M. G. J., & van Heurn, L. W. E. (2013). The Value of Machine Perfusion Biomarker Concentration in DCD Kidney Transplantations. Transplantation, 95(4), 603-610. https://doi.org/10.1097/TP.0b013e31827908e6
    • Hoogland, E. R., Snoeijs, M. G., Habets, M. A., Brandsma, D. S., Peutz-Kootstra, C. J., Christiaans, M. H., & van Heurn, L. W. (2013). Improvements in kidney transplantation from donors after cardiac death. Clinical Transplantation, 27(3), E295-301. https://doi.org/10.1111/ctr.12107
    • de Vries, E. E., Hoogland, P. E., Wind, J., Snoeijs, M. G., & van Heurn, L. W. (2013). Transplantation of kidneys from paediatric DCD donors: a comparison with DBD donors. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 28(1), 220-226. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfs464
  • 2012
    • Hanssen, S. J. P., van de Poll, M. C. G., Houben, A. J., Vermeulen Windsant, I. C., Snoeijs, M. G., Bekers, O., Buurman, W. A., & Jacobs, M. J. H. M. (2012). Hemolysis compromises nitric oxide-dependent vasodilatory responses in patients undergoing major cardiovascular surgery. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, 60(4), 255-261. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1299571
    • Wind, J., Snoeijs, M. G., Brugman, C. A., Vervelde, J., Zwaveling, J. H., van Mook, W. N., & van Heurn, L. W. E. (2012). Prediction of time of death after withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in potential donors after cardiac death*. Critical Care Medicine, 40(3), 766-769. https://doi.org/10.1097/CCM.0b013e318232e2e7
    • Hageman, D., Kooman, J. P., Lance, M. D., van Heurn, L. W. E., & Snoeijs, M. G. (2012). Acute nierschade. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, 156(50), A5057. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23231871
    • Brouwers, L., Snoeijs, M. G., & Brink, P. R. G. (2012). [Pelvic injuries caused by bucking horses]. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, 156(14), A4559.
    • Snoeijs, M. G., Wind, T., & van Heurn, L. W. E. (2012). Protocols for uncontrolled donation after circulatory death. Lancet, 380(9846), 974-5; author reply 975. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61533-5
  • 2011
    • Hosgood, S. A., Barlow, A. D., Yates, P. J., Snoeijs, M. G., van Heurn, L. W. E., & Nicholson, M. L. (2011). A pilot study assessing the feasibility of a short period of normothermic preservation in an experimental model of non heart beating donor kidneys. Journal of Surgical Research, 171(1), 283-290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2010.01.027
    • Snoeijs, M. G., Hoogland, P. E. R., Boonen, B. T. C., Coffman, T. M., Peutz-Kootstra, C. J., Buurman, W. A., & van Heurn, L. W. E. (2011). Thromboxane receptor signalling in renal ischemia reperfusion injury. Free Radical Research, 45(6), 699-706. https://doi.org/10.3109/10715762.2011.571686
    • Snoeijs, M. G., van Bijnen, A., Swennen, E. L., Haenen, G. R. M. M., Roberts, L. J., Christiaans, M. H., Peppelenbosch, A. G., Buurman, W. A., & van Heurn, L. W. E. (2011). Tubular Epithelial Injury and Inflammation After Ischemia and Reperfusion in Human Kidney Transplantation. Annals of Surgery, 253(3), 598-604. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0b013e31820d9ae9
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