Ben Giepmans

Ben Giepmans is affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen (UMCG), holding roles in the Metabolism and Transport (MT) department and the Basic and Translational Research and Imaging Methodology Development in Groningen (BRIDGE) group. His research focuses on advanced microscopy techniques, particularly electron microscopy, and their applications in cellular biology and medical imaging.

Key research interests include:

• Development of hyperspectral electron microscopy for biostructure analysis
• Investigation of cellular processes in diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• Automated image analysis and large-scale data processing

He has received notable awards such as the nPOD Innovation Award for Islet Nanotomy (2023) and the Open Research Award 2022 (shared with A. Alsahaf). His contributions include organizing events like the NWO Biophysics conference and delivering lectures on functional imaging techniques.

He leads the Nanotomy project, a pioneering initiative in large-scale electron microscopy. His work bridges basic research with translational medicine, emphasizing infrastructure development and open science practices.