Dr. Hendrik Van Veen

Professor

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Biography

Hendrik van Veen earned BSc and MSc degrees in Biochemistry, and a PhD in Microbiology from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. He became associated with the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge in 2001, where he is currently a professor of molecular pharmacology and a teaching fellow at Clare College. He serves as a principal investigator for a research group focused on the mechanisms of antibiotic and anticancer drug recognition by multidrug transporters in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Van Veen has been recognized for his contributions to the field, serving on editorial boards and committees for funding agencies and scientific societies. His research aims to understand the molecular basis of drug recognition by multidrug transporters and the mechanisms by which these transporters function to mediate drug resistance.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

2001-01-01 — Present

Department of Pharmacology • Cambridge, ENG

Leading a research group focusing on mechanisms of multidrug transport in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.