PhD defences February 2026

PhD defence Titus Lemmens, 6 February 10.00 hours, MBB 4-6
Supervisors: Prof. Judith Cosemans, Prof. Rory Koenen
Title: 'From the platelet to the wall: Exploring haemostasis and thrombosis using advanced models'

PhD defence Anwal Ghulam, 9 February 16.00 hours, MBB 4-6
Supervisors: Prof. Hugo ten Cate, Prof. Licia Iacoviello (LUM University, Italy)
Co-supervisor: Dr Marialaura Bonaccio (IRCCS Neuromed Mediterranean Neurological Institute, Italy)
Title: 'Psychosocial factors as independent predictors of health: Insights from the Molisani Study' 

PhD defence Sophie Stroeks, 26 February 13.00 hours, MBB 4-6 - double degree
Supervisors: Prof. Stephane Heymans, Prof. Liv Jones (KU Leuven)
Co-supervisors: Dr Job Verdonschot, Dr Miranda Nabben
Title: 'The Genetic Landscape of Dilated
Cardiomyopathy Interpretation, Penetrance, and Clinical Implications of Genetica Testing in the Eras of Precision Cardiology'

PhD defence Thomas Sartoretti, 27 February 12.45 hours, MBB 4-6
Supervisors: Prof. Joachim Wildberger, Prof. Hatem Alkadhi (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
Title: 'Photon-Counting Detector Coronary CT Angiography: From Bench to Bedside'

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