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Dr. Hedwig Kruitwagen is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, specializing in Internal Medicine of Companion Animals. As an EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, her work bridges clinical practice and translational research.
Research Interests: Her primary focus lies in hepatology and regenerative medicine for liver diseases in companion animals. Key areas include:
- Hepatic progenitor cell biology
- Liver organoid transplantation
- Translational medicine applications
- High-throughput RNAi screening
Publications demonstrate expertise in canine and feline liver disease models, with recent work on vascular cell imprinting and stem cell regenerative strategies. She contributes to organoid technology development and metabolic liver disorder research.
Education & Roles: After graduating in July 2010, she completed a PhD thesis (2017) on growth factors in liver regeneration. Currently serves as a postdoctoral fellow while maintaining clinical teaching responsibilities.
Methodologies include immunofluorescent staining, molecular characterization of stem cell niches, and development of innovative vascular access systems for canine liver research.
