P.C.J.J. Passier

Prof. P.C.J.J. Passier holds dual positions as Full Professor in Applied Stem Cell Technologies and the TechMed Centre at the University of Twente. His research focuses on cardiac regeneration and disease modeling using pluripotent stem cells, with contributions to tissue engineering and in vitro toxicity assessment. Key collaborations span cardiovascular biology, biomedical engineering, and pharmacology.

Research interests include cardiomyocyte differentiation, engineered heart tissues, and drug safety screening platforms. His work advances personalized medicine through cardiac tissue models and mechanistic insights into lineage commitment. Recent innovations include FORCETRACKER for contractile property analysis and micro-engineered heart tissues with enhanced functionality.

He leads interdisciplinary teams in developing translational cardiac models, emphasizing clinical relevance and toxicology applications. Contributions include over 90 research outputs, with a focus on stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes and 3D bioprinting technologies.