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Dr. Thom van der Made serves as an External Cooperation Coordinator and Researcher/Teacher in the Pharmacology department within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. His work focuses on bridging academic research with external partners while maintaining active involvement in pharmacological research and education.
His primary research interests include pharmacology, drug metabolism, organ-on-chip models, kidney function, chronic kidney disease, blood-brain barrier studies, uremic toxins, and microfluidics. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting pharmaceutical sciences with biomedical engineering and clinical applications.
Analysis of his publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward advanced in vitro modeling techniques, particularly organ-on-chip systems for drug development and disease modeling. His research consistently addresses challenges in chronic kidney disease, with particular attention to uremic toxins, transporter functions, and their neurological implications. Recent work shows increasing focus on gut-kidney axis interactions and advanced liver models for drug metabolism studies.
Dr. van der Made has contributed to significant research in pharmacological sciences with publications appearing in high-impact journals including Biofabrication, Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Pharmacological Research. His work has garnered attention with citations across multiple platforms and has been highlighted by news outlets.
As External Cooperation Coordinator, he manages relationships between Utrecht University's Pharmacology department and external partners, facilitating collaborative research projects and knowledge exchange. His laboratory work appears to focus on advanced in vitro models for studying drug transport, metabolism, and disease mechanisms, particularly related to kidney and neurological disorders.
