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Dr. C.F. (Rene) van Nostrum is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, where he has worked since 1999. His academic career spans roles in teaching physical chemistry to pharmacy students and leading groundbreaking research in advanced drug delivery systems.
- Active researcher in nanomedicine and biodegradable polymers
- Co-supervisor for 33 PhD graduates
- Recipient of prestigious grants and awards
Education:
- PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry (1990-1995), University of Nijmegen
- MSc in Chemistry (1984-1990), University of Nijmegen
Research Focus:
Van Nostrum’s work centers on drug delivery systems, with emphasis on nanostructured carriers like polymer micelles, hydrogels, and nanoparticles. His innovations include thermosensitive micelles for targeted release and protein-imprinted nanoparticles as artificial antibodies. The research bridges materials chemistry and biomedical applications, contributing to sustainable development goals in health and well-being.
Scientific Achievements:
- Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher (2014)
- EJPS Best Paper Award (2004)
- Theme editor for Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews and International Journal of Pharmaceutics
Grants and Leadership: He secured over €1.6 million in grants, including an NWO-CW VIDI grant (€908k) and Utrecht University High Potentials grant (€563k). His projects focus on biodegradable polymers and protein imprinting technologies.
