Frank van Steenbeek

Dr. Frank van Steenbeek is an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Utrecht, and holds a dual appointment in the Department of Cardiology at University Medical Center Utrecht. His work bridges veterinary and human medicine through translational cardiovascular genomics, focusing on inherited cardiomyopathies in dogs and cats as models for human disease.

• Academic appointments since 2013
• Dual affiliation with veterinary and medical centers
• PhD thesis on canine portosystemic shunts (2013)

His research integrates comparative genetics, organoid technology, and bioinformatics to identify mutations in cardiomyopathies (HCM/DCM) and inflammatory diseases. Notable collaborations include studies on LMNA mechanobiology and IL21/IL2 deletions in Kooiker dogs.

Recent publications highlight his role in developing variant classification guidelines for domestic animals, enhancing precision in diagnosing genetic disorders. He has been featured in Dutch media (EenVandaag TV) for multispecies cardiomyopathy work and contributes to courses like Veterinary Professional Level 2.

• 2024: Model validation frameworks
• 2023: Cross-species cardiogenetics
• 2022: Canine-to-human disease parallels