Jan Mol

Dr. Jan Mol is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, where he leads the Comparative and Translational Oncology program. With a PhD in Medical Sciences from Erasmus University Rotterdam (1985) and an Agricultural Engineering degree from Wageningen University (1981), he has been affiliated with Utrecht University since 1984, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor in 1987.

His research focuses on endocrine oncology and functional genomics in companion animals, specializing in hormone-driven cancers (mammary, adrenal, insulinomas) and cancer stem cell biology. Key interests include progesterone's role in mammary carcinogenesis, Wnt/HER signaling pathways, and developing targeted therapies. His laboratory utilizes advanced techniques including gene expression analysis, organoid culture, and protein chemistry.

Recent publications (2018-2023) demonstrate strong emphasis on: 1) Molecular therapeutics (nanobody-based treatments, kinase inhibitors), 2) Hormone receptor signaling (GH/IGF-1, progesterone receptors), and 3) Cancer stem cell targeting in veterinary oncology. His work bridges veterinary and human medicine through comparative studies of hormone-responsive cancers.

Dr. Mol contributes to veterinary education through courses in clinical pathology, biochemistry, and oncology across bachelor's and master's programs. He coordinates the PhD program in Clinical and Translational Oncology, though specific student advisees are not listed in available materials.