K. Vermeul

K. Vermeul works as a Researcher at the Applied Stem Cell Technologies department within the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Twente. With a background in Biomedical Laboratory Research from Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Vermeul has held technician roles at the University of Twente, Sanquin Research Amsterdam, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA.

Research interests include:

• 3D vascular and cardiac tissue engineering
• Microfluidic organ-on-chip systems
• Wnt signaling in mesenchymal stromal cells
• Oxygen sensing in engineered tissues
• Inflammatory responses in vascular models

Recent publications focus on microfluidic platforms for vascular oxygen monitoring, immune-vascular interactions in coagulation, and automated cardiac tissue analysis. Vermeul manages laboratory operations, differentiates stem cells into cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells, coordinates health/safety/environment protocols, handles GMO permits, and instructs master's level practical courses.