Personal profile
Primary fields of research
Protein structural analysis, in particular using FTIR, Fluorescence, CD, and microcalorimetry
Protein formulation
Protein fibrillation
Microparticulate delivery systems
Mass spectrometry of peptides
Protein biophysics
Knowledge of languages
Dutch (mother tongue)English (fluent)
Danish (near fluent)
German (moderate)
French (beginner)
CV
Scientific Career
Associate Professor at The Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, as of March 2006
Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, the Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, as of October 2004
Assistant Research Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, the Royal Danish School of Pharmacy, as of October 2001 (Alfred Benzon Research Fellowship)
Junior Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Netherlands, as of March 2001
PhD-student at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, December 1996 - February 2001
Education
PhD (Pharmaceutical Sciences), Faculty of Pharmacy, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, 1996-2001
MSc (chemistry), Faculty of Chemistry, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, 1991-1996
Teaching
Main teaching
Course responsible for elective course "Biopharmaceuticals: formulation of peptides and proteins"
"Chemical Principles" (1st year)
"Bachelor Project in Pharmacy" (3rd year)
Education/Academic qualification
Drug Delivery, PhD, Structural Integrity of Pharmaceutical Proteins in Polymeric Matrices, Utrecht University
1 Dec 1996 → 9 Feb 2001
Award Date: 9 Feb 2001
Chemistry, M.Sc., Mass spectrometric analysis of oxidized peptides, Utrecht University
1 Sept 1991 → 26 Aug 1996
Award Date: 26 Aug 1996
Keywords
- Former Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Protein formulation
- Protein characterisation
- Drug delivery
- FTIR
- fluorescence
- DSC
- Protein fibrillation
- Protein aggregation
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effect of amino acids on the compaction behavior and stability of spray-dried trypsin/lactose powder
Zhang, C., Frenning, G., Weert, M. V. D., Bjerregaard, S., Rantanen, J. & Yang, M., 2026, In: European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 216, 107358.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Insulin amyloid morphology is encoded in H-bonds and electrostatics interactions ruling protein phase separation
Lenton, S., Chaaban, H., Khaled, M., van de Weert, M., Strodel, B. & Foderà, V., 2025, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 683, p. 1175-1187Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Permeation Enhancer-based Ionogel Shows Remarkable Potential for Oral Insulin Delivery
Raptis, K., Heade, J., Cunha, C., van de Weert, M., Saaby, L., Ronholt, S. & Nielsen, H. M., 2025, In: Advanced Healthcare Materials. 14, 20, 15 p., 2500946.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Surface modification of polycaprolactone with sulfated alginate for enhanced binding of a heparin-binding protein
Mutch, A. L., Yang, J., Anitha, A., Ivanovski, S., van de Weert, M. & Grondahl, L., 2025, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 13, p. 12257-12275Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Amino acids as stabilizers for lysozyme during the spray-drying process and storage
Zhang, C., Jørgensen, F. S., van de Weert, M., Bjerregaard, S., Rantanen, J. & Yang, M., 2024, In: International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 659, 124217.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Leucine as a Moisture-Protective Excipient in Spray-Dried Protein/Trehalose Formulation
Zhang, C., van de Weert, M., Bjerregaard, S., Rantanen, J. & Yang, M., 2024, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 113, 9, p. 2764-2774Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Ligand binding to proteins: When flawed fluorescence quenching methodology and interpretation become the new norm
van de Weert, M. & Schönbeck, C., 2024, In: European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 203, 6 p., 106930.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Corrigendum to "Polysorbate 80 controls Morphology, structure and stability of human insulin Amyloid-Like spherulites" [J. Colloid Interface Sci. 606(Part 2) (2022) 1928-1939]
Zhou, X., Galparsoro, D. F., Madsen, A. Ø., Vetri, V., van de Weert, M., Nielsen, H. M. & Foderà, V., 2023, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 640, p. 917Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
Open AccessFile13 Downloads (Pure)
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PhD defence (Event)
van de Weert, M. (Member)
23 May 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Membership of review committee
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Moderator PhD defense
van de Weert, M. (Participant)
16 Jun 2022Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Other
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Sabrine Smedegaard Jensen (External organisation)
van de Weert, M. (Chair)
13 Nov 2015Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Membership of review committee
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Xinsheng Tian (External organisation)
van de Weert, M. (Chair)
24 Oct 2014Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Membership of review committee
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Leiden University (External organisation)
van de Weert, M. (Member)
Apr 2013 → Jun 2013Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Membership of review committee
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PhD Assessment Committee (External organisation)
van de Weert, M. (Chair)
Jan 2011Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Membership of review committee
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PhD Assessment Committee (External organisation)
van de Weert, M. (Chair)
2010Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Membership of review committee
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Roskilde University (External organisation)
van de Weert, M. (Member)
1 Apr 2007 → 1 Sept 2007Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Membership of review committee