Hans Jonker

Prof. Hans Jonker is affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen, working in the Nutrition Research in Medicine department. He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in medical research with a focus on pharmacology, nutrition science, and disease modeling. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Research interests include cystic fibrosis, liver transplantation outcomes, Alzheimer's disease interventions, and nutritional therapies for metabolic disorders. Notable achievements include developing treatments using liver X receptor agonists and seaweed extracts to mitigate Alzheimer's symptoms in mouse models.

He has published over 113 research outputs, including studies on cystic fibrosis liver transplantation outcomes and polyethylene glycol therapy for intestinal issues. His work has garnered citations and media attention, including a 2018 award for research on Fibroblast Growth Factor 1's metabolic effects. He actively participates in academic activities, serving as a reviewer for NWO/ZonMw and presenting at conferences like the DIAMICOM Spring School.