Jeroen de Vries

Jeroen de Vries is a researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, affiliated with the Protein Homeostasis (PH) research group. His work centers on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly spinocerebellar ataxias, with strong international collaborations through initiatives like the European Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type-3/Machado-Joseph Disease Initiative (ESMI).

His research spans Neuroscience, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, focusing on Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3), cerebellar pathology, and genetic mechanisms of neurodegeneration. Key investigations include ATXN3 splice variants, disease severity correlations, and lifestyle factors in ataxia progression. The fingerprint analysis confirms dominant expertise in Spinocerebellar Ataxia (100%), Ataxia (63%), and SCA3 (61%).

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a trend toward translational neurogenetics, combining molecular diagnostics (GAA-FGF14 expansions), neuroimaging biomarkers (cerebellar volumetry), and population genetics (regional polymorphism mapping). Collaborative work spans Dutch, European, and global cohorts, emphasizing clinical applicability.

Dr. de Vries actively engages in public outreach, notably through the Alzheimer Café Veendam (October 9, 2024), discussing dementia awareness across social media platforms (X, Facebook) and academic networks (Mendeley). His research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through neurodegenerative disease research.