Jort S.A. van der Geest

Jort S.A. van der Geest is a PhD candidate and researcher at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, specializing in Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells. His work focuses on developing and analyzing living myocardial slices as translational models for cardiac research.

• University: Utrecht University
• School: University Medical Center Utrecht
• Email: jgeest2@umcutrecht.nl

Research Interests
Van der Geest's research centers on regenerative cardiology, with an emphasis on creating functional myocardial slice cultures that retain patient-specific characteristics. His work explores applications in chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity assessment, disease modeling, and precision medicine.

Publications (2025)
Recent articles analyze myocardial slice adaptations, toxicity mechanisms, and translational potential for heart failure research. Key themes include tissue engineering, cellular cardiotoxicity, and drug safety testing.

Contact
Email: jgeest2@umcutrecht.nl