Leonie Beljaars

Leonie Beljaars is an External employee in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy department. Her research focuses on liver fibrosis, osteoprotegerin, and inflammatory mechanisms in liver diseases. She contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. Her work spans pharmacology, toxicology, and biomedical engineering.

Research Interests:

• Liver fibrosis mechanisms and biomarkers
• Role of osteoprotegerin and cytokines in liver pathophysiology
• Biliary atresia and pediatric liver disorders
• Gene expression in hepatic stellate cells

Research Trends: Recent articles emphasize liver inflammation responses, biomarker validation, and comparative studies between human and murine models. Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications in liver disease.

Grants & Advising: Supervised 4 works (as noted in her profile). No specific grants mentioned.