Team

Meet the BIO‑MICRO team.

Angelique de Man

MD, PhD
Associate Professor Department of Intensive Care, Amsterdam UMC, The Netherlands
Project Coordinator, Main- and Co-supervisor

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Angelique de Man is intensivist at Amsterdam UMC in the Netherlands. She has extensive experience in clinical and translational research. Her expertise includes hyperoxia, cardiac arrest, vitamin C and micronutrients in critical care. She coordinated the O2-ICU and VITaCCA trial and coauthored the ESPEN micronutrient guidelines.

Kristine Koekkoek

MD, PhD
Internist-Intensivist and Clinical Researcher, Martini Hospital Groningen
Impact Coordinator, Main- and Co-supervisor

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Kristine Koekkoek specializes in nutrition and metabolic care in critically ill burn patients and contributes to international professional organisations.

Christian Stoppe

Prof. Dr., MD
Professor, University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine
Recruitment Coordinator, Main- and Co-supervisor

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Christian Stoppe is Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. He leads international clinical trials in critical care nutrition and has published over 250 papers. He is active in multiple international guideline committees.

Lutz Schomburg

Dr. rer. nat.
Professor of Experimental Endocrinology, Deputy director, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Training Coordinator, Main- and Co-supervisor

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Lutz Schomburg is a biochemist and expert in endocrinology, with international research experience and leadership in selenium research.

Madalena Nunes Monteiro

PhD Candidate
Project Manager, Research Grant Support, Amsterdam UMC
Project Manager

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Madalena Nunes Monteiro has a background in biochemistry and experience in EU-funded research projects. She supports international collaborations and research coordination.

Antonella Cotoia

MD, PhD
Associate Professor, University Hospital of Foggia, Italy
Main and Co-supervisor

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Antonella Cotoia is an Associate Professor of Anesthesia and Intensive Care at the University of Foggia. She has clinical expertise in nutrition, sepsis and pain management and a background in international research fellowships and advanced simulation training.

Lennard Dekker

PhD
Coordinator scientific research, RHMDC
Main- and Co-supervisor

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Lennard Dekker is a senior researcher specializing in mass spectrometry and biomarker analysis with over 20 years of experience in analytical method development.

Tilman Grune

Prof. Dr.
Scientific Director and Head of Molecular Toxicology, German Institute of Human Nutrition
Main- and Co-supervisor

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Tilman Grune studies protein damage and redox processes in aging and metabolic stress, focusing on the role of antioxidants and vitamins in human health.

Arthur R.H. van Zanten

Prof. Dr., MD
Internist-Intensivist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, The Netherlands; Professor Nutrition and Metabolic Stress, Wageningen University & Research
Main- and Co-supervisor

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Arthur van Zanten is an internist-intensivist and professor specializing in critical care nutrition. He has chaired ESICM FREM, presides over NESPEN, serves on editorial boards and has delivered over 600 international lectures.

Cecilia Fortugno

PhD
Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Biosciences at Randox, Ireland
Main-supervisor

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Cecilia Fortugno is Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Biosciences at Randox where she directs assay development and partnerships with pharmaceutical industry from concept through to commercialisation.

Maurits de Rotte

Dr.
Clinical Chemist, Laboratory Specialized Diagnostics & Research, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Co-supervisor

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I trained to be a clinical chemist in Erasmus MC in Rotterdam the Netherlands. There I also finished my PhD in measurements of methotrexate in erythrocytes and PBMCs on LC-MS/MS systems in two multicenter cohorts of rheumatoid arthritis patients. At the laboratory of specialized Diagnostics & Research we measure vitamin A, E, B1, B6 in blood for routine diagnostics.

Isabel van Ruijven

PhD
Dietitian-researcher at Amsterdam UMC
Co-supervisor

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Isabel van Ruijven is a dietitian and health scientist working at Amsterdam UMC. Her research is focused on nutrition, nutritional status, and changes in the muscle during critical illness.

Laurens Oomen

MD, MSc
Physician-researcher at the adult intensive care at the Amsterdam UMC
co-supervisor

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Laurens Oomen is a PhD candidate at Amsterdam UMC specializing in hematology and intensive care medicine. His research focuses on transfusion practices, platelet management, and micronutrient status in critically ill patients.

Marianne K. Nieuwenhuis

Prof. dr.
Research coordinator, Martini Hospital Groningen; Professor, Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Co-supervisor

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Marianne Nieuwenhuis is a Human Movement Scientist with extensive experience in burn care research, focusing on recovery, physical fitness and rehabilitation.

Ellen Dresen

Dr. troph.
Postdoctoral researcher, University Hospital Würzburg
Co-supervisor

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Ellen Dresen studied nutritional sciences and obtained a doctorate in nutrition and food sciences. She researches medical nutrition therapy in critically ill patients.

Carina Güttler

M.Sc.
Research assistant, University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine
Co-supervisor

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Ms. Güttler obtained a B.Sc. in Integrative Health Promotion and a M.Sc. in Medical Process Management. She recently began her doctoral studies in Medical Science (Dr. rer. medic.). Since 2024, she works as a research assistant at the University Hospital Würzburg, where she is involved in several clinical trials in critical care nutrition.

Pacelli Consiglia

Prof. dr.
Full professor of Biochemistry, University of Foggia
Co-supervisor

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Pacelli Consiglia’s research focuses on mitochondrial bioenergetics, metabolic regulation and neurodegenerative diseases.

Claudia Piccoli

Prof. Dr.
Full Professor of Biochemistry, University of Foggia; Head of Mass Spectrometry Clinical Laboratory, Policlinico Riuniti, Foggia
Co-supervisor

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Claudia Piccoli’s research focuses on mitochondrial metabolism, oxidative stress and bioenergetics in neurodegenerative and oncologic diseases.

Linda IJsselstijn

PhD
Clinical chemist, Reinier Haga Medical Diagnostic Center, The Netherlands
Co-supervisor

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Linda IJsselstijn specializes in endocrinology and vitamin research using mass spectrometry and focuses on translating analytical innovations into clinical diagnostics.

Daniela Weber

Dr. rer. nat.
Senior scientist, Molecular Toxicology, German Institute of Human Nutrition
Co-supervisor

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Daniela Weber studied nutritional science and specializes in vitamin research in human observational and intervention studies.

Imre W.K. Kouw

PhD
Assistant Professor, Wageningen University & Research; Gelderse Vallei Hospital
Co-supervisor

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Imre Kouw focuses on reducing metabolic complications in critical illness through optimized nutrition. She supervises PhD students and contributes to multiple international nutrition societies.

Kenneth Martin

Prof. dr.
Senior R&D Scientist at Randox, Ireland
Co-supervisor

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Kenneth Martin is a Senior R&D Scientist at Randox, working on the development of diagnostic technologies. His work focuses on applying scientific research to support clinical and laboratory diagnostics.

Tiffany Doherty

MSc
R&D Manager at Randox
Co-supervisor

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Tiffany Doherty is an R&D Manager at Randox, leading diagnostic development projects. She is involved in progressing programmes through the IVDR framework, integrating scientific and regulatory requirements.

Fabian Reijn

MSc
Head of Sales, Diagnotix B.V.
Co-supervisor

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Fabian Reijn is an analytical chemist leading commercial strategy and product development at Diagnotix. He focuses on translating research into clinical diagnostic solutions for micronutrient analysis.

Susanne Breunig

B.Sc., M.Ed.
Administrative employee, University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine
Administrative support at UKW

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Study of Biology and Chemistry (B.Sc) and Master of Education in Science (M.Ed). 2013 bis 2015 student teacher. Since 2016, Project Administrator at the University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine

Constanze Bickelmann

Dr.
Scientific advisor, German Institute of Human Nutrition
Administrative support at DIfE

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Constanze has a background in evolutionary biology. She is scientific advisor with special expertise in EU funding. At DIfE, she is in charge of strategic, international and public affairs.

Chaja Hudepol

MSc
Project coordinator at Sepsis Nederland; Member of Collaboration for Medical Supplementation of Micronutrients
Patient organization representative

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Chaja Hudepol has a background in biomedical research and works to improve quality of life by advancing medical knowledge and innovation.

Roland de Wolf

MSc
Owner of DeWolfPact, board member of Sepsis Nederland
Patient organization representative

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Roland’s philosophy and vision always regard on the client’s own control and autonomy, and are consistently rooted in achieving the highest possible quality of life for the most vulnerable in our society. Meanwhile emphasizing the importance of timely recognition and treatment, with prevention being the best outcome. As a founder of CMSM and board member of Sepsis Nederland, he is deeply committed to patient representation.

Idelette Nutma

MSc
Owner of Sepsis en Daarna, advisor of Sepsis Nederland
Patient organization representative

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Idelette Nutma is a former nurse, and she personally experienced sepsis. Her mission is to raise awareness of sepsis and its long-term consequences and to improve the quality of life for patients. She greatly values the voice and expertise of patients. She is the founder of Sepsis-en-Daarna, was involved with the CMSM from the start, and is co-initiator of Sepsis Nederland.

Manfred Eggersdorfer

Dr.
Professor Healthy Aging University Medical Center Groningen
Patient organization representative

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Dr. Manfred Eggersdorfer is Professor for Healthy Ageing at the UMC Groningen. His scientific work focuses on the role of essential nutrients for health, vitality, and well-being, especially on the impact of inadequate intake and status of micronutrients over the life cycle with a focus on long term health and healthy ageing.

Reindert Graaff

MSc. Ph.D.
Retired assistant professor from University Medical Centre Groningen and University of Groningen
Patient organization representative

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Reindert Graaff (retired) was assistant professor at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the fields of Biomedical Engineering. He is also co-founder of DiagnOptics, that produces the AGE Reader, a non-invasive instrument to predict cardiovascular risk. Since 2012 he mainly focused on the role of vitamin D in human health.

Kenneth Christopher

Dr.
Intensivist and nephrologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Educator

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Kenneth Christopher is an intensivist and nephrologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. His research expertise is in critical care metabolomics. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition as well as a clinical research educator and curriculum designer.

Mette Berger

Prof. Hon.
University of Lausanne
Educator

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Prof. Hon. Mette Berger completed her medical studies at the University of Lausanne. Intensive care physician, specialized in burn care and in clinical nutrition. Recently retired from clinical activities, she continues research on micronutrients at the University of Lausanne. She belongs to ESPEN’s ICU and micronutrient guideline groups, and is teacher for the LLL-ESPEN training program. Peer-reviewed publications: >315. Currently Editor-in-chief of Curr.Opin.Clin.Nutr.Metab.

Erwin J.O. Kompanje

Dr.
Associate Professor Emeritus, Clinical ethicist
Ethics advisor

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Erwin Kompanje worked as a clinical ethicist at Erasmus Medical Center. His expertise includes ethics in intensive care, emergency medicine, palliative care and organ donation.