Vascular Metabolism and Inflammation Lab

That’s a wrap for 2025! 🎁 Proud of the work we’ve done with our team this year. Time for a well-deserved break. Happy holidays 🎄! Looking forward to a productive 2026! #KroonLab #EndothelialCells #CardiovascularDisease #ImmunoMetabolism @amsterdamumc

We're now inviting expressions of interest from national atherosclerosis or related societies interested in hosting the EAS Congress in 2029 or 2030. Each year, the EAS Congress brings together leading experts, clinicians, and researchers in the field of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular prevention. The congress moves between European cities to ensure accessibility for members across regions and is organized in collaboration with the national society of the host country. To assist you in preparing a proposal, please refer to the EAS Congress Bid Guide, which outlines the process, requirements, and selection criteria: eas.to/EASGuideBid @ProfKausikRay @KatiOorni

It was a pleasure presenting our work on the pathophysiology of Lp(a) in ASCVD and AVS at #ISFA2025 in Bangkok. What a great conference with fantastic colleagues it was!

In recent weeks, our focus has been on the EAS Congress and the new Consensus Statement, but we mustn't forget about our recent AtheroTalk episodes. One of them addresses the question: How do you build confidence and momentum early in your research career? Prof. @KroonLab shares his perspective on navigating the competitive world of academic science. From applying for grants to leading innovative research, he offers practical advice on taking bold steps forward. His key message? “Don’t hesitate – go for it!” Whether it’s your first grant application or a new research idea, Prof. Kroon encourages young scientists to be proactive and persistent. 🎧 Spotify: eas.to/ATHTalkE12S 🎧 Apple Podcasts: eas.to/ATHTalkE12A 🎧 Youtube: eas.to/ATHTalkE12Y @ProfKausikRay @KatiOorni

The 93rd EAS Congress commentary is Onlife! Written by @KroonLab, @Charis_Oxford & me 🎉 Fancy reliving it? Grab a coffee ☕️ & have a read 👉 shorturl.at/RbFde Fun Fact: there’s a nod to a classic Scottish song dating back to the 1745… can you spot it?

@azinkh96 @PGolforoush @society_eas @EASCongress I couldn’t agree more @azinkh96! It was so good catching up with you and @PGolforoush in Glasgow 🎉. And thanks so much for having me in #Atherotalk!

Great catching up with some of my favorite people @PGolforoush and @KroonLab at #EASCongress2025! 🎉 Don’t miss Episode 12 of #AtheroTalk featuring a fascinating conversation with Prof. Jeffrey Kroon. @society_eas @EASCongress #EASYoungFellows

@ProfKausikRay @EASCongress @society_eas @drpablocorral @pabeda1 @MeralKayikcoglu What a high-quality and excellent congress it was - still reliving the moment! And the band.... rocks!

It’s a wrap! The finale the EAS big Party and our song @EASCongress @society_eas “Simply the best. We are the EAS. Better than everyone” The premier global society for Atheroscerosis @drpablocorral @pabeda1 @MeralKayikcoglu See you in Athens 2026

It was such a pleasant experience to join #AtheroTalk and be interviewed by @azinkh96 @PGolforoush , where I shared my perspective on navigating the unpredictable world of academic science. Thank you #EASYoungFellows and all behind the scenes! @EASCongress @society_eas

@azinkh96 @atherosociety @wmahmeed @KronenbergLab Happy new year to you too 😀✨

@KroonLab @atherosociety @wmahmeed @KronenbergLab Thanks a lot 😻and happy new year 🎆

Honored to receive the Wael Almahmeed & IAS Research Training Fellowship! Grateful for this opportunity and excited to start my project: “Decoding #PCSK9: New Perspectives on the Mature and Furin-Cleaved Forms” in 2025. Thank you for the support! @atherosociety @wmahmeed

We are going to trade in our lab coats for Christmas sweaters - we wish you all you happy holidays! ✨

EAS supports young scientists with great opportunities for #EASCongress2025!🔹Young Investigator Awards (€2,000 prizes)🔹Fellowships for abstract/oral presenters (35 & under)🔹Travel Grants Check eligibility & apply: bit.ly/40BYKsU

@BarteltLab @NWO_Science @amsterdamumc @KU_Leuven @CarmelietLab Thanks Alexander!

@KroonLab @NWO_Science @amsterdamumc @KU_Leuven @CarmelietLab Congratulations Jeffrey, that’s awesome!

Excited to share that I've been awarded an NWO-Vidi grant! 🎉 Heartfelt thanks to @NWO_Science, my fantastic team at @amsterdamumc, colleagues at @KU_Leuven @CarmelietLab , and the reviewers for this opportunity.#NWOVidi #CardiovascularResearch

@Limor_Raviv @Radboud_Uni Congratulations!!

Extremely honored to receive the NWO Vidi grant, which will be devoted to unpacking the origins of human language (and particularly, the evolution of compositionality and lying) using state-of-the-art virtual reality & swarm robotics tools at @Radboud_Uni 🙏🥹🎉 Watch this space!

This grant will enable us to explore the novel role of the endothelium as an active immunomodulator in CVD. Stay tuned for updates and upcoming vacancies!

@Cochrane_lab Excellent!

@KroonLab Will reach out closer to time to give you full details as I don't know them yet. If you watch the marathon make sure it's the start, so I don't look like I'm dying 😆

Some good news before the weekend, I've been promoted to Professor! Thanks to all group members and colleagues past and present that have made this possible.

@Cochrane_lab Where and at what time is your talk? If possible, I'll join your talk then instead of the marathon. 😉

@KroonLab Thanks Jeffrey! Hope the ERC project is going well. I'll actually be giving a talk at VU Amsterdam on Oct 18th, and running the marathon on Oct 20th 😃

The distinct inflammatory and histological features observed in carotid plaques among 👫 w/ hsCRP levels ≥2 mg/L underscore the utility of hsCRP as a potent identifier for patients harboring high-risk plaques 🔗atherosclerosis-journal.com/article/S0021-… @society_eas @KroonLab @mm0kry