Jos van der Meer
Jos van der Meer (pronunciation: Yos van der Meer) is a renowned medical professional and researcher in the field of Infectious Diseases and Immunology. He is particularly known for his work on the Periodic Fever Syndromes, a group of rare genetic autoinflammatory diseases.
Etymology
The name "Jos" is a common Dutch short form of the name "Joseph", which is of Hebrew origin and means "he will add". "Van der Meer" is a Dutch surname meaning "from the sea".
Career
Jos van der Meer completed his medical education at the University of Amsterdam, after which he specialized in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He has served as a professor at the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre in the Netherlands, where he has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of Periodic Fever Syndromes.
Research
Van der Meer's research primarily focuses on the understanding of the human immune system, particularly in relation to infectious diseases and autoinflammatory conditions. His work on Periodic Fever Syndromes has led to the identification of several new syndromes and has significantly improved the diagnosis and treatment of these rare diseases.
Related Terms
- Periodic Fever Syndromes
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Education
- Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jos van der Meer
- Wikipedia's article - Jos van der Meer
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