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Jos Ensink is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, specializing in Equine Sciences. With a career spanning over three decades at Utrecht, she focuses on soft tissue surgery, oncology, and ophthalmology in horses. As an EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery and Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS), she contributes to advanced veterinary surgical training and patient care standards in Europe.
- PhD (1995): Pharmacokinetics of oral penicillins in horses
- Specialist in Equine Surgery (RVNA since 1994, ECVS since 1997)
Her research bridges clinical practice and translational medicine, with over 50 publications in journals like Equine Veterinary Journal and BMC Veterinary Research. Key areas include:
- Equine oncology: Sarcoids, melanomas, squamous cell carcinomas
- Ophthalmology: Iris cysts, Descemet's membrane detachment
- Pharmacokinetics: Antibiotic distribution in horses
- Comparative medicine: Insights into human pathologies via equine models
Recent work highlights innovative treatments like tigilanol tiglate for sarcoids (2025) and diode laser therapy for ocular cysts (2023). She actively collaborates on multidisciplinary studies spanning PTSD genetics (2018) and vascular anomalies (2024).
Scientific Recognition
- Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Surgeons (1997)
- Specialist, Royal Dutch Veterinary Association (1994)
- Contributor to European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS®) standards
Dr. Ensink teaches Professional Behavior, General Surgery, and Soft Tissue Surgery in Utrecht's veterinary programs, mentoring students through clinical rotations and case-based learning.
