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Research Centre of Haemostasis

Synapse Research Institute is known for quality research and investment in innovation, and adheres to high quality standards.

About our research

Research

Synapse Research Institute is a leading scientific organisation in the field of haemostasis. We perform scientific studies with the aim to improve and predict the thrombotic and bleeding risk in patients.

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Education

Our organisation is linked to several university medical centres in order to educate and train scientists in the field of thrombosis and haemostasis. Our team is supported by our advisory board that consists of multiple key opinion leaders of our field, to ensure high quality research and education.

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Our people

Our multidisciplinary team consists of:

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Bas de Laat
General Director
Dana Huskens
Research Director
Mark Roest
Clinical Director
Joke Konings
Senior Scientist - Quality Manager
Marisa Ninivaggi
Project Leader
Frauke Swieringa
Research Project Leader
Bas de Laat
General Director
Dana Huskens
Research Director
Mark Roest
Clinical Director
Joke Konings
Senior Scientist - Quality Manager
Marisa Ninivaggi
Project Leader
Frauke Swieringa
Research Project Leader
Bas de Laat
General Director
Dana Huskens
Research Director
Mark Roest
Clinical Director
Joke Konings
Senior Scientist - Quality Manager
Marisa Ninivaggi
Project Leader
Frauke Swieringa
Research Project Leader

Our latest news

NVTH-BSHT 2025 Awards of excellence

We are thrilled to share that two of our PhD students have received the Award of Excellence at the NVTH-BSTH 2025 congress in New Castle!
Latest publication

Interference of lupus anticoagulant causing antiprothrombin and anti-beta-2-glycoprotein I antibodies on international normalized ratio measurements: comparative analysis of international normalized ratio methods
Upcoming meetings

The Synapse research team will present their work at the BSHT-NVTH Joint ASM meeting in January ’25.

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