Johan van der Vlag, theme Renal disorders, (department of Nephrology) is appointed as chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Biotech startup Mercurna.
He will strengthen the development path of mCura1, Mercurna's lead formulation for chronic kidney disease, and will advise about future R&D activities. Together with Mercurna, he will further shape the Scientific Advisory Board as well.
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