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Marc Bonten is a Full Professor of Molecular Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands. He leads the Infectious Disease Epidemiology research group within the Julius Center of Health Sciences and Primary Care. He holds dual roles as former Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology (2008-2021) and continues as a principal investigator in large-scale epidemiological studies and clinical trials.
Education:
- MD (1991), Maastricht University Medical School
- PhD (1994), 'Role of colonization of the upper intestinal tract in ventilator-associated pneumonia'
- Certifications: Internist (2000), Infectious Disease Specialist (2002), Clinical Microbiologist (2008), Epidemiologist (2025)
Research Focus: Improving prevention/diagnosis/treatment of infectious diseases through clinical epidemiology and molecular methods. Key areas include:
- Risk stratification in critically ill patients
- Novel treatment strategies for sepsis
- Multi-disease platform trials
- Antimicrobial resistance dynamics
Awards & Leadership: VICI Laureate (2006), coordinates major EU/IMI consortia (R-GNOSIS, COMBACTE, PrimaVeRa), leads REMAP-CAP trial steering committee.
Grants & External Roles: CEO of Ecraid (clinical trials consultancy), collaborates with Janssen Research on trial site identification. Active in both academic and industry-driven research initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Leads epidemiology and clinical trials groups focused on sepsis/inflammation in critical care settings, with international collaborations through EU-funded networks.
