Division 1 Colloquium Series
 

Lecture: Tear fluid as a non-invasive source of neurological biomarkers – Marlies Gijs
Date: Monday, 13 April 2026
Time: 15:00 hrs - 16.00 hrs
Location: The lecture will take place in MTR Greepzaal HOOFDGEBOUW_4.E2.020 (MUMC+)
How to get to the Greepzaal:

• Take the elevator or stairs to level 4 (route 7 elevator H).
• When you exit the elevator, you'll see the Greepzaal sign on the wall on your right. (arrow pointing left.) 
• Walk a few meters in that direction, and halfway down the hallway, on your right, you'll find the  Greepzaal (sign on the ceiling).

Deadline registration: 6 April 2026

Speaker:
Dr. Marlies Gijs
 
Marlies Gijs, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University Eye Clinic Maastricht, holds a master in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from the University of Antwerp (Belgium) and received a doctorate in 2015 in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Liège (Belgium). Her postdoctoral research at the University Eye Clinic Maastricht included the development of a new drug delivery device for the eye. In 2019, she became assistant professor Molecular Ophthalmology. Her research focuses on the fundamental and translational properties of tear fluid and the ocular surface

Who Should Attend:
This lecture is open to researchers, students, clinicians, and anyone with an interest in ethics and publishing.
 
Registration:
Participation is free, but seating is limited. Please  register here  in advance to secure your spot.