Cas de Leeuw
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RESEARCH PROFILE
The extra cellular matrix is a natural polymer scaffold present in any tissue and is a key part in the formation and healing of tissues. This makes the ECM an attractive material to promoting healing of tissue's. It is, however, still hard to create consistent natural or synthetic ECM's which have the right properties to induce cell proliferation. The goal of the research is then to use electrospinning to create a synthetic ECM which promotes the growth and healing of tissues.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Cas has recieved a BSc in Chemistry from the Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen. After his BSc, he also recieved his MSc Molecular Chemistry from the Radboud Universiteit. During his master's, he did two internships. During his first internship, he worked on the synthesis and modification of PIC cryogels. His second internship was on the development of a hydrazine-alginate gel for the sustained release of bacteriophages. In 2025, Cas started his PhD in the MMP group, using electrospinning to create synthetic scaffolds for tissues.
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