Dr. Juriaan Metz

Biography

Juriaan Metz is an assistant professor at Radboud University, focusing on the fields of Plant and Animal Biology. His research primarily revolves around understanding the physiological and endocrine responses of fish to changing environmental conditions. His interests lie particularly in the early development of skeletal systems and how these are regulated by thyroid hormones. He employs a translational approach to address both fundamental and applied research challenges in biomedical science, specifically in relation to stress responses, adaptation, and evolution. Juriaan is associated with the Radboud Zebrafish Facility, where he collaborates with a group of active researchers utilizing zebrafish models to answer critical scientific questions. His research aims to make societal impacts by exploring how climate change affects skeletal development in fish and addressing issues relevant to aquaculture and fisheries. He is also keen on deciphering the mechanisms behind differential sensitivity in bone-forming cells, which may lead to new treatments for glucocorticoid-induced bone loss.

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