Jan Kocks

Jan Kocks is a Professor of Inhalation Medicine at the Singapore Faculty of Medical Sciences and the University of Groningen (UMCG). He is affiliated with the Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD (GRIAC) and contributes to the Real World Studies in PharmacoEpidemiology, -Genetics, -Economics, and -Therapy (PEGET) program. His career spans clinical practice as a General Practitioner and academic research in respiratory diseases, chronic kidney disease, and digital health interventions.

• University of Groningen (Medical Degree, 2004)
• Vocational Training in General Practice (2011)
• PhD in COPD Health Status Guided Care (2015)
• Certificate in University Teaching Qualification (2015)

Kocks specializes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Primary Care, and PharmacoEpidemiology. Recent research includes digital inhaler effectiveness (ACCEPTANCE trial), home-based albuminuria screening (SALINE), and COPD diagnostics in Chinese populations. His work integrates health policy and environmental burden analysis for chronic diseases.

Key collaborations include Medical Research Institute of New Zealand and Certe Laboratories (advisor role). Awards: Research Champion 2011, Best Abstract 2018, and WONCA / Vasco da Gama honors. He has contributed to 102 academic activities, 234 research outputs, and popular media discussions on e-health and medical necessity.