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Dr. Sarah van Rijn serves as an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences. She is the head of the Companion Animal Surgery Department at the University Veterinary Hospital in Utrecht, where she performs surgical procedures with a focus on orthopedics and neurosurgery. Dr. van Rijn is also deeply involved in veterinary education, contributing to the Master of Veterinary Medicine program and the development of new curriculum.
Her research interests center on companion animal surgery, particularly orthopedic procedures and pituitary surgery in dogs. Dr. van Rijn specializes in treating dogs with osteoarthritis using the Kyon total hip replacement, allowing dogs to regain pain-free mobility. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic instruction, as she regularly sees patients for consultations, diagnostics, and post-operative care while simultaneously teaching veterinary students.
Analysis of her publications reveals a strong focus on pituitary disorders in dogs, particularly corticotroph adenomas. Her research spans surgical techniques, prognostic factors, molecular markers, and post-operative monitoring. She has made significant contributions to understanding transsphenoidal hypophysectomy outcomes, electrolyte imbalances following surgery, and molecular markers for tumor recurrence. Her work also extends to orthopedic surgery, stem cell research in pituitary tissue, and comparative molecular biology across species.
Dr. van Rijn has received professional recognition as an EBVS® European Specialist in Companion Animal Surgery (ECVS Diplomate) and is accredited to perform the Kyon total hip replacement procedure. Her work contributes to high-quality patient care through both clinical practice and academic research.
In addition to her clinical and research work, Dr. van Rijn serves on the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, a position she has held since September 2023. She is actively involved in teaching across multiple courses including Basic Internship Companion Animals, Companion Animal Surgery 1, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, and Clinical Internships.
