Laurens van Meeteren

Dr. Laurens van Meeteren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics at Utrecht University. With a career spanning over 15 years, he has held academic positions at institutions such as Leiden University Medical Center, Uppsala University, and Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on the autotaxin-LPA axis, TGF-β signaling, and angiogenesis, contributing to understanding vascular development and cancer metastasis.

• Academic Appointments:
  • 2023–Present: Associate Professor, Utrecht University
  • 2016–2023: Assistant Professor, Utrecht University
  • 2010–2012: Senior Researcher, Leiden University Medical Center
  • 2007–2010: KWF Fellow/Postdoc, Uppsala University

Laurens’ research explores lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) signaling, endothelial cell dynamics, and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) pathways. His work includes structural studies of autotaxin, inhibition mechanisms of lysophospholipase D, and functional analysis of angiogenic regulators like Neuropilin-1 and ALK1. Publications highlight his contributions to vascular biology, cancer therapeutics, and lipid metabolism.

Key scientific awards include the KWF Fellowship during his postdoctoral work. He has also been involved in educational innovation, teaching Molecular Biology, The Cell, and Metabolism at Utrecht University. His CV details extensive collaborations in TGF-β research, vascular knockout models, and pharmacological targeting of angiogenic pathways.