Dr. Hester Den Ruijter

Professor

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Biography

Hester den Ruijter is a Professor of Cardiovascular Disease in Women at UMC Utrecht University. Her research focuses on translating knowledge from experimental cardiovascular research to improve women's cardiovascular health. She addresses critical gaps in understanding how heart disease is diagnosed and treated in women, highlighting that many diagnostics are derived from male subjects and may not be effective for women. Her work emphasizes the need for studies that identify sex differences in the pathophysiology of heart disease, which influence diagnostic testing and treatment development. Den Ruijter's goal is to obtain novel biomarkers that facilitate accurate diagnosis of heart disease in women. She fosters collaboration within her research group and welcomes inquiries from colleagues and the broader community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

UMC Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Leads research on cardiovascular disease in women, translating experimental research into clinical practice.

Panel Member

— Present

Lundbeckfonden •

Involved in reviewing research applications for funding.

Awards

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Agnites Vrolikprijs

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AHA Scott Grundy Award

Requirements for UMC Utrecht

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Recognized Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field Secured PhD position/funding and a supervisory team at UMC Utrecht Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
Application Checklist
  • Copy of most relevant diploma
  • Valid proof of identity (Passport check)
  • Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Working title of the dissertation
Specialization Notes

PhD candidates at UMC Utrecht are generally considered employees. Admission requires first securing a position with a professor (promotor) within the Graduate School of Life Sciences.