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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Jul 25

My deepest heartfelt condolences I had not much interaction with Frank, but he was a very honest person that took care of everyone. A great scientist. May he rest in peace and wishing you as family a lot of strength.

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Jul 17

PhD vacancy in the IBE department @merln-um.bsky.social with Simon van Herck

vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric...

PhD Position: Interactive biomaterials for immune modulation in regenerative medicine

vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Jul 3

Sorry to hear. I wish you and your loved ones a lot of strength

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Jun 18

Second invited talk today by Carlos Peniche #eors2025 in Davos. This time in the sistersymposium @eutermis.bsky.social with EORS and as a #risingstar. Very proud #supervisor @merln-um.bsky.social

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Jun 18

conference #eors2025 in Davos with an invited presentation of our postdoc Carlos Peniche Silva on #miRNA in #tendon in conjunction with #mechanosensing. Thanks to Roberto di Gesu and @ricgottardi.bsky.social for the invite and organization. @merln-um.bsky.social

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Jun 18

@erbalmayor.bsky.social from @rwth.bsky.social representing @eutermis.bsky.social at #EORS2025 in Davos with a wonderful talk on history of the society and 20 year highlights.

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thanks for the nice collaboration @matteodeste.bsky.social ! @merln-um.bsky.social

matteodeste.bsky.social @matteodeste.bsky.social · Jun 4

Fresh off the press, in this paper we introduce a #GranularHydrogel which successfully delivers chemically modified RNA for bone regeneration. Many thanks Daphne @elena-db.bsky.social Martin, @erbalmayor.bsky.social, Claudia , Martijn , Christian #cmRNAbone
doi.org/10.1002/adhm...

Implementing BMP‐7 Chemically Modified RNA for Bone Regeneration with 3D Printable Hyaluronic Acid‐Collagen Granular Gels

This study developed 3D-printable THA-Col microgels for delivering BMP-7 cmRNA. The key result is that hMSCs transfected on the biomaterials showed BMP-7 secretion levels comparable to pre-transfecte...

doi.org

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matteodeste.bsky.social @matteodeste.bsky.social · Jun 4

Fresh off the press, in this paper we introduce a #GranularHydrogel which successfully delivers chemically modified RNA for bone regeneration. Many thanks Daphne @elena-db.bsky.social Martin, @erbalmayor.bsky.social, Claudia , Martijn , Christian #cmRNAbone
doi.org/10.1002/adhm...

Implementing BMP‐7 Chemically Modified RNA for Bone Regeneration with 3D Printable Hyaluronic Acid‐Collagen Granular Gels

This study developed 3D-printable THA-Col microgels for delivering BMP-7 cmRNA. The key result is that hMSCs transfected on the biomaterials showed BMP-7 secretion levels comparable to pre-transfecte...

doi.org

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · May 21

Spontaneously representing EORS at @eutermis.bsky.social sister society symposium. I feel grateful for both societies as they bring complementary strengths. The discussion on #ATMP was very important. Thanks to the organizers Paul Wieringa and Suzanne Wolbank for reaching out to jump in.

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · May 19

Symposium "advanced gene therapies", Friday May 23rd, 9:30-11:00, room K8, @eutermis.bsky.social #termisEU2025

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · May 18

Also join our symposium „advanced gene therapies“ on Friday 9:30-11:00 in K8 organized and chaired by @erbalmayor.bsky.social and myself with keynotes by Magali Cuchiarini and Carlos Peniche Silva

MERLN @merln-um.bsky.social · May 17

Next week marks the start of #TERMISEU2025! 🔥We are excited to see so many MERLN researchers featured throughout the four-day program. We look forward to an inspiring conference in Freiburg.🚀

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · May 18

Proud of the entire team!! @merln-um.bsky.social

MERLN @merln-um.bsky.social · May 17

Next week marks the start of #TERMISEU2025! 🔥We are excited to see so many MERLN researchers featured throughout the four-day program. We look forward to an inspiring conference in Freiburg.🚀

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · May 18

Just arrived! And had a nice flammkuchen. See you all soon for great science and catching up

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · May 9

Looking forward to participate and meet old and new friends besides discussing regenerative medicine!

TERMIS-EU @eutermis.bsky.social · May 9

10 DAYS TO GO
The wait is almost over!
In just 10 days, #TERMIS2025 kicks off in Freiburg — bringing together the brightest minds in #TissueEngineering and #RegenerativeMedicine.
Final prep underway. Are you ready?
#ScienceMeetsInnovation #TERMIS

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TERMIS-EU @eutermis.bsky.social · May 9

10 DAYS TO GO
The wait is almost over!
In just 10 days, #TERMIS2025 kicks off in Freiburg — bringing together the brightest minds in #TissueEngineering and #RegenerativeMedicine.
Final prep underway. Are you ready?
#ScienceMeetsInnovation #TERMIS

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Jason Moore @moorejh.bsky.social · Apr 20

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Apr 16

Bone is the most interesting tissue! I like to be added!

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MERLN @merln-um.bsky.social · Apr 14

A follow-up 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 for the 🎓Maastricht BSc Regenerative Medicine and Technology program will be held 𝗼𝗻🗓️𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵.
Great chance to learn more about the program💡while getting live answers from our experts! 🧑‍🔬

MERLN @merln-um.bsky.social · Apr 3

🎓 Maastricht BSc RMT Program launches its Experience Day on April 9th
We warmly invite you to experience first-hand what our program offers, including a Lab Practical session!
🔗Register now: lnkd.in/e743xsfG
🔗More details: lnkd.in/ewtEY8VM
Can't make it in person? Check this out: lnkd.in/ewcRgMxt

MERLN @merln-um.bsky.social · Feb 3

🎓Join the One-of-a-Kind Bachelor in Regenerative Medicine and Technology (BSc RMT) at Maastricht University
📅We warmly invite you to our 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵!
🔗Register here: lnkd.in/eCxATBXP
🔗For more details: lnkd.in/ewtEY8VM
@maastrichtu.bsky.social

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Apr 11

@deutschebahn.com could take an example to this. 1 hour delay is the minimum to get perhaps an apology. And almost every train is massively delayed.

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thedrbaker.bsky.social @thedrbaker.bsky.social · Apr 3

We're hiring!

We are looking for a creative and self-motivated researcher eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the future of creating biomaterials from supramolecular polymers. Come work @merln-um.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social!

vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric...

PhD Candidate in Supramolecular Hydrogels for Biomaterialse

vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Mar 26

Excellent supervisor and highly interesting research.

Aurélie Carlier @aureliecarlier.bsky.social · Mar 26

A bit more than a month left to apply!

Aurélie Carlier @aureliecarlier.bsky.social · Mar 5

How can we automate the development of digital twins?

Are you ambitious and want to do a PhD?

Join the computational group @merln-um.bsky.social for the
@erc.europa.eu AUTOMATHIC project!

Details below!

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Mar 13

Congrats and well deserved @catherinelevisage.bsky.social

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Feb 9

After two years my position as membership chair for the PCM section @orssociety.bsky.social came to an end. Thanks to the team for a great time and things accomplished. #ors2025

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Martijn van Griensven @mvangriensven.bsky.social · Feb 8

Great to attend #ORS2025. Always a highlight and meeting colleagues from all over the world.

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