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Toine Pieters is a Professor at Utrecht University specializing in the history of pharmacy and its allied sciences. His research primarily focuses on the long-term evolution of the production and consumption of medicines. He explores the interplay between science and society, especially regarding controlled substances and their roles in various contexts, such as sports doping and wartime applications. His interdisciplinary approach merges insights from the history of science, economic history, cultural history, and digital humanities. As a chair holder, Pieters aims to stimulate research and provide education in the fields of history of pharmaceutical sciences and digital history, enhancing understanding of governance over controlled substances and their societal implications. Having delivered an inaugural lecture on April 18, 2011, he continues to contribute to the academic community through various research and teaching activities.
Department of Psychology