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Laura Elise de Heus is a Researcher at the Applied Stem Cell Technologies group within the TechMed Centre at the University of Twente, specializing in advanced tissue engineering models and vascular biology. Her work integrates immunology with micro-engineering to develop physiologically relevant systems for disease modeling.
Her primary research interests span Tissue Engineering, Vascular Biology, and Macrophage Biology, with specific focus on organ-on-chip technology and biomaterial development. She investigates how embedded macrophages trigger intravascular coagulation in 3D blood vessel models, addressing critical gaps in understanding vascular inflammation and thrombosis mechanisms.
Analysis of her 2019-2024 publications reveals a clear research trajectory: initial work on poly(lactic acid) micro-objects for tissue scaffolding evolved into sophisticated vascular inflammation models incorporating immune cells. This progression demonstrates her contribution to advancing in vitro vascular disease modeling through engineering-immunology integration.
Dr. de Heus operates within the Applied Stem Cell Technologies research group at the TechMed Centre, a multidisciplinary institute fostering collaboration between engineering, medicine, and life sciences. Her work exemplifies the center's mission to develop innovative medical technologies through cross-disciplinary approaches.
