About G.C. (Koen) de Waard
Introduction
Koen is currently researching the prediction of immune responses post-vaccination against SARS-CoV-19 using pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modelling. In other words, the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of the vaccine as well as the effect, in this case an immune response. Lots of data has been collected during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the immune response of vaccinations. With this data, several models will be developed to predict the immune response in certain populations, for instance immunocompromised patients. The resulting models could be of use in the preparation of possible future pandemics.
Field(s) of expertise
- Pharmacometrics;
- Pharmacokinetic;
- Pharmacodynamic Modelling.
Education and career
Koen de Waard studied bio-pharmaceutical sciences as bachelor at the University of Leiden and continued with the master pharmacy in Leiden. He obtained his PharmD degree in 2024. He’s currently researching as part of his PhD the prediction of immune responses post-vaccination by using pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modelling as a tool for pandemic preparedness.
Other positions
- Databasemanager at retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) expertise center, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht.
