prof. dr. J.M. Beekman
prof. dr. J.M. Beekman
- Pulmonology Research 2
- Research
Research Programs
Biography
Biography
Dr. J.M. Beekman obtained a PhD in molecular immunology in 2004, and performed multiple post docs in molecular and cell biology within various immunological settings. In October 2010, he became principle investigator at the UMC Utrecht, and started a novel translational research line focusing on developing novel therapeutic strategies for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease characterized by aberrant ion and fluid homeostasis at mucosal surfaces leading to chronic infection and inflammation and early death around the 3rd to 4th decade of life.
‘People with chronic diseases living healthy lives: I strive to create breakthrough solutions for clinical needs of people with chronic diseases by scientific research that focuses on the development of novel diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. This requires a multidisciplinary approach in which basic and clinical research is aligned, and integrated with needs of patients, the private sector and regulatory authorities. Currently, I am particularly proud of leading a team that developed a highly innovative diagnostic assay that enables individualized therapy for people with cystic fibrosis that lead to direct clinical impact for people within 4 years after the initial discovery.’
Side Activities
Professional activities
2021 Co-founder Fair Therapeutics
2020 Member selection committee for “3V-stimuleringsfonds” UU and UMCU
2019 Vice-president organizing committee European CF society conference 2022
2018 PhD Committee and opponent of Franz Shan Brunel, University of Aberdeen, UK
2017 PhD Committee and opponent of Karen Schelde, University of Aarhus, Denmark
2017 Consultant at CFF Theratyping workshop
2016 European CF society basic science working group – vice coordinator
2016 Grant reviewer Canadian Foundation for Innovation
2016 Grant reviewer Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. (CFRI)
2016 Grant reviewer German CF society
2016 Advisor for future funding of UK Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Research Sandpit Workshop, 8-9 Feb)
2015 Grant reviewer SRC grant application Cystic Fibrosis Trust (UK)
2015 Avicenna Roadmap Authoring Team – A strategy for in silico clinical trials
2013 – Editorial board member of Rare Diseases
2013 – Editorial board member of PlosOne
2013 – Annual candidate selection committee for Eureka Institute of Translational Medicine
2010 – Reviewer for various journals including Cell, Nature Medicine, Nature Communications, PlosOne, Journal of Immunological Methods, Journal of Leukocyte Biology, Molecular Immunology, Journal of Medical Genetics, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
Memberships
2019- UWE, collaboration Utrecht-Wageningen-Eindhoven
2019- Membership transition-team for animal-free innovation Utrecht
2014 – European Respiratory Society
2010 – European Cystic Fibrosis Society
2011 – Eureka Institute for Translational Medicine
2000 – Dutch Society of Immunology (NVVI
Potential Conflicts of Interest
Dr Beekman has regular interactions with commercial parties including pharmaceutical companies, and performs academic associated research mostly in public-private partnerships or fee-for-service activities with such companies. Beekman was PI on grants with Galapagos, Proteostasis, and Eloxx Pharmaceuticals that led to major funding contributions from these companies to UMCU (>100K). Other companies provided in kind contributions. He is inventor of a patent (20210333266) that was licensed to Hubrecht Organoid Technology and he received personal royalties from 2017 onward (max annual income <3000 euros up to 2021) from the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences and Arts. Dr Beekman has received personal support for preparation of meetings or consultancy (all below 2200 euro per event), or reimbursement of traveling and lodging costs for participating in industry-sponsored educational meeting (all below €2200 per event). He co-founded FAIR therapeutics BV in 2021 and has a minority shareholders position.
Research Output (110)
Amatngalim Gimano D, Rodenburg Lisa W, Aalbers Bente L, Raeven Henriette Hm, Aarts Ellen M, Sarhane Dounia, Spelier Sacha, Lefferts Juliet W, Silva Iris Al, Nijenhuis Wilco, Vrendenbarg Sacha, Kruisselbrink Evelien, Brunsveld Jesse E, van Drunen Cornelis M, Michel Sabine, de Winter-de Groot Karin M, Heijerman Harry G, Kapitein Lukas C, Amaral Magarida D, van der Ent Cornelis K, Beekman Jeffrey M Dec 2022, In: Life Science Alliance. 5 , p. 1-14
Rodenburg Lisa W., Delpiano Livia, Railean Violeta, Centeio Raquel, Pinto Madalena C., Smits Shannon M.A., van der Windt Isabelle S., van Hugten Casper F.J., van Beuningen Sam F.B., Rodenburg Remco N.P., van der Ent Cornelis K., Amaral Margarida D., Kunzelmann Karl, Gray Michael A., Beekman Jeffrey M., Amatngalim Gimano D. 21 Oct 2022, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23
Besteman Sjanna B, Phung Emily, Raeven Henriette H M, Amatngalim Gimano D, Rumpret Matevž, Crabtree Juliet, Schepp Rutger M, Rodenburg Lisa W, Siemonsma Susanna G, Verleur Nile, van Slooten Rianne, Duran Karen, van Haaften Gijs, Beekman Jeffrey M, Chang Lauren A, Meyaard Linde, van der Bruggen Tjomme, Berbers Guy A M, Derksen Nicole, Nierkens Stefan, Morabito Kaitlyn M, Ruckwardt Tracy J, Kurt-Jones Evelyn A, Golenbock Douglas, Graham Barney S, Bont Louis J 16 Apr 2022, In: The Journal of infectious diseases. 226 , p. 258-269 12 p.
Schene I F, Joore I P, Baijens J H L, Stevelink R, Kok G, Shehata S, Ilcken E F, Nieuwenhuis E E S, Bolhuis D P, van Rees R C M, Spelier S A, van der Doef H P J, Beekman J M, Houwen R H J, Nieuwenhuis E E S, Fuchs S A 1 Mar 2022, In: Nature Communications. 13
Aalbers B L, Brunsveld J E, van der Ent C K, van den Eijnden J C, Beekman J M, Heijerman H G M 30 Jan 2022, In: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. 21 , p. 254-257 4 p.
Muilwijk Danya, de Poel Eyleen, van Mourik Peter, Suen Sylvia W F, Vonk Annelotte M, Brunsveld Jesse E, Kruisselbrink Evelien, Oppelaar Hugo, Hagemeijer Marne C, Berkers Gitte, de Winter-de Groot Karin M, Heida-Michel Sabine, Jans Stephan R, van Panhuis Hannah, van der Eerden Menno M, van der Meer Renske, Roukema Jolt, Dompeling Edward, Weersink Els J M, Koppelman Gerard H, Vries Robert, Zomer-van Ommen Domenique D, Eijkemans Marinus J C, van der Ent Cornelis K, Beekman Jeffrey M 27 Jan 2022, In: The European respiratory journal. 60 , p. 1-11
Rümke Lidewij W, Groenveld Femke C, van Os Yvonne M G, Praest Patrique, Tanja Anniek A N, de Jong Dorien T C M, Symons Jori, Schuurman Rob, Reinders Tessa, Hofstra L Marije, Nierkens Stefan, Thijsen Steven F T, Heron Michiel, Lebbink Robert-Jan, Beekman Jeffrey M, Nijhuis Monique, Wensing Annemarie M J Jan 2022, In: Open forum infectious diseases. 9 , p. 1-6
Muilwijk Danya, Bierlaagh Marlou, van Mourik Peter, Kraaijkamp Jasmijn, van der Meer Renske, van den Bor Rutger, Heijerman Harry, Eijkemans René, Beekman Jeffrey, van der Ent Kors 16 Dec 2021, In: Journal of Personalized Medicine. 11 , p. 1-12
Geurts Maarten H., de Poel Eyleen, Pleguezuelos-Manzano Cayetano, Oka Rurika, Carrillo Léo, Andersson-Rolf Amanda, Boretto Matteo, Brunsveld Jesse E., van Boxtel Ruben, Beekman Jeffrey M., Clevers Hans Oct 2021, In: Life Science Alliance. 4
de Poel E., Spelier S., Suen S. W.F., Kruisselbrink E., Graeber S. Y., Mall M. A., Weersink E. J.M., van der Eerden M. M., Koppelman G. H., van der Ent C. K., Beekman J. M. Oct 2021, In: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. 21 , p. 246-253 8 p.