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Prof. Wim Timens is a Professor of Pathology at the Department of Pathology and Medical Biology, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Netherlands. He specializes in pulmonary pathology, with a focus on COPD, asthma, and lung cancer. His research integrates clinical, molecular, and translational approaches to understand respiratory diseases. He has held leadership roles, including Chair of the Department of Pathology and Medical Biology (2010-2020).
Education:
- MD, University of Groningen, 1983
- PhD in Pathology, University of Groningen, 1988
- Post-doctoral training at the Cross-Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Canada (1990)
Research Interests:
- Pathology of chronic respiratory diseases
- Lung cancer classification and biomarkers
- Extracellular matrix changes in lung diseases
- Genetic and molecular mechanisms in COPD/asthma
Awards:
- Pompe Medal (2025)
- GRIAC Lifetime Achievement Award (2024)
- Swierenga Medal (2024)
Grants & Advising:
- Received grants from Genentech, MSD/Merck, and Roche/Ventana
- Advisory roles with AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and others
- Supervised 37+ research projects/students
Labs & Networks: Leads the eQTL Lung consortium and coordinates biobanks at UMCG. Active in national/international initiatives like the Dutch National Tissue Portal and European Partnership for Personalized Medicine.
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