Dr. Anja Wilmes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anja Wilmes is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Molecular Computational Toxicology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She received her PhD in Cell Molecular Biology from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, focusing on the supervision of Prof. John H. Miller. Following her PhD, she joined Paul Jennings' group at the Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria for her PostDoc, where she habilitated in Physiology with her thesis titled 'Molecular Investigations of Chemical Stress Induction in Renal Proximal Tubule'. Anja's work emphasizes the development of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and the application of human cell culture models for toxicity testing. Her extensive experience includes working with human renal cell systems, iPSC-derived cells, and advanced cell culture systems including microphysiological systems and organ chip cultures. Her research interests encompass personalized medicine, renal transport, drug metabolism, and cellular stress response pathways. Anja has participated in various EU projects and has been involved in multiple research collaborations, contributing to significant advancements in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2025-02-03 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Responsible for coordination and teaching of courses related to molecular toxicology and cell culture methods.

Awards

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Otto Kraupp Preis

2017-06-06

Courses

Master Coordinator Track "Molecular Toxicology" Coordinator Master Course: "Human Cells Culture" Bachelor Course: "Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Toxicology Drug Discovery" Lecturer in Molecular Cellular Toxicology Lecturer in Bio-analysis and Pharmaceutical Toxicology

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent 45 ECTS of law courses for non-law bachelors
Application Checklist
  • CV
  • Bachelor's Diploma
  • Academic Transcript
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Motivation Letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Private Law / Transnational Legal Studies.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
GMAT
Total Score
Required:620
Overall
Required:620
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor in Business, Economics, or Finance 15 ECTS in Finance related courses Knowledge of Econometrics
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcript
  • GMAT/GRE Score Report
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Test
Specialization Notes

School of Business and Economics programs (Accounting, Finance, Management).