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Prof. Hans van Bokhoven holds the position of Full Professor of Molecular Neurogenetics at Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) and is a Principal Investigator at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour. He leads the Molecular Neurogenetics Unit, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders such as intellectual disability, autism, and epilepsy. His work combines clinical genetics with molecular and cellular neurobiology, utilizing models like Drosophila, mice, and human neural cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs).
Education: MSc in Agricultural Sciences (1987), Wageningen University; PhD in Molecular Biology (1993), Wageningen University.
Research interests include genetic and epigenetic networks underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on identifying causative genes (e.g., p63, ROR2, MYCN), studying their molecular mechanisms, and translating findings into personalized medicine strategies. Key breakthroughs involve resolving genetic causes of syndromes like ectodermal dysplasia, Robinow syndrome, and Walker-Warburg syndrome.
Grants and Projects: Coordinator of EU-funded consortia (EURO-MRX, GENCODYS, IMPACT), ZonMw grants, and over €20M in research funding. Awards include the Radboud Science Award (2013) and membership in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2019).
Labs and Teams: Molecular Neurogenetics Unit at Radboudumc and Donders Institute. Collaborations include international networks on dystroglycanopathies, intellectual disability, and stem cell technologies for personalized medicine.
