Dr. Jeanette Leusen

Professor

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Biography

Jeanette Leusen received her PhD from the University of Amsterdam in 1995. She became an associate professor and head of the immunotherapy group at the University Medical Center Utrecht in 2006 and led the UMAB facility starting in 2012. Prof. Leusen has co-authored more than 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and is the inventor of 13 patent applications. Her research group, consisting of 24 full-time equivalents (FTE), focuses on the mechanisms of action of therapeutic antibodies, with a special interest in IgA as a novel class of antibody treatment for malignant and infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Immunotherapy Therapeutic Antibodies Antibody Therapy Pediatric Immunology

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University Medical Center Utrecht • Utrecht, Netherlands

Head of immunotherapy group.

Head

2012-01-01 — Present

UMAB Facility • Utrecht, Netherlands

Leadership role in the UMAB facility.

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.