Mirjan van Timmeren

Dr. Mirjan van Timmeren is a Researcher at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering under the Cluster Pharmacy. Her work focuses on immunological mechanisms in autoimmune diseases, particularly ANCA-associated vasculitides and kidney injury.

• Key research themes: Autoimmunity, Inflammation, Staphylococcus aureus, Anti-myeloperoxidase antibodies, Glomerulonephritis
• Contact: academicadvisor.phar@rug.nl | m.m.van.timmeren@rug.nl
• Expertise: Autoimmune diseases, Vasculitis, Inflammation, ANCA-associated vasculitis

Her research explores how pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus may trigger autoimmune responses, with implications for kidney diseases. She has contributed to understanding disease mechanisms through experimental models and translational studies.

Her recent publications (2019–2006) span topics on nephritogenic autoimmunity, therapeutic inhibitors, and biomarkers like kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1). Collaborations include Stegeman, Heeringa, and Kallenberg.