Coretta van Leer-Buter

Dr. Coretta van Leer-Buter is affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen. Her research focuses on clinical virology, particularly in the context of organ transplantation. She specializes in investigating viral infections, immune responses, and post-transplant outcomes in transplant recipients. Key areas include Human Herpesvirus 8, Epstein-Barr Virus, and Torque Teno Virus dynamics in transplant settings.

Her work integrates virology with clinical medicine, addressing challenges such as graft rejection mechanisms, immunosuppressive drug efficacy, and long-term health outcomes like muscle function and anemia in kidney recipients. Collaborations with the TransplantLines Investigator group highlight her role in large-scale cohort studies and translational research.

Publications span journals like Journal of Medical Virology and Transplantation, emphasizing peer-reviewed contributions to transplantation medicine and infectious disease management. Media engagements include expert commentary on vaccine efficacy in transplant populations, underscoring her public health impact.

Her research also explores biomarkers (e.g., calciprotein particles) linked to cardiovascular risks in chronic kidney disease, bridging nephrology and cardiology. Current initiatives prioritize improving transplant recipient quality of life through interdisciplinary approaches.