Anne Marijke Leferink

Dr. Anne Marijke Leferink is a Lecturer at the TechMed Centre specializing in Applied Stem Cell Technologies. Her research focuses on tissue engineering, microfluidic systems, and biomedical applications including organ-on-a-chip models and blood-brain barrier studies. She has contributed to advancements in cancer metastasis modeling, biomaterials, and analytical methods for beverage analysis.

Research interests include stromal cell behavior, polymerization in biological systems, and tissue growth mechanisms. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through biomedical innovations addressing health and environmental challenges.

Key research outputs include pioneering studies on heart-on-chip platforms (2023), breast cancer bone metastasis models (2022), and blood-brain barrier microfluidic systems (2021).

Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams within the TechMed Centre, focusing on translating lab-scale innovations into clinical applications.