معرفی
Prof. dr. Hans Kooistra is a Professor of Internal Medicine of Companion Animals at the Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University. His expertise centers on endocrinology, particularly in dogs and cats, with over 180 peer-reviewed publications. He holds board certifications from ECVIM-CA and the Royal Netherlands Veterinary Association. Key roles include teaching in veterinary curricula and leading research in endocrinology and reproduction. Awards include the 2010 FECAVA lecture and research recognition for polyuria diagnostics in dogs.
- Educations: DVM from Utrecht University (1990), PhD in Adenohypophyseal function (2000).
- Committees: European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology (President 2007-2009), editorial roles in Domestic Animal Endocrinology and Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.
Research Focus: Investigates endocrine disorders in companion animals, with emphasis on pituitary diseases, diabetes, and reproductive endocrinology. Recent studies include insulin-producing beta-cell differentiation in dogs and novel treatments for feline diabetes.
Awards: Recognized for contributions to veterinary endocrinology through FECAVA and diagnostic innovations in canine medicine.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Department’s clinical and research programs, collaborating on comparative endocrinology and veterinary therapeutics.
