Dick Jaarsma

Dick Jaarsma is an Assistant Professor at Erasmus MC in the Neurosciences department. His research focuses on DNA repair mechanisms, Purkinje cell biology, and age-related neurodegeneration.

• Key areas: Lifespan extension, dietary restriction, muscle growth
• Active in: Cerebellum research, cell degeneration, neuroprotective strategies

Recent work examines:

• Combination therapies for progeroid syndromes
• Metabolomic responses to aging-related sarcopenia
• Algal extracts targeting Alzheimer's pathology
• Molecular consequences of dietary restriction

His studies reveal specific links between Purkinje cell pathologies and gait ataxia progression, while exploring novel interventions for DNA repair-deficient conditions through multi-omics approaches.