Dr. Martin Giera

Prof. Dr. Martin Giera is Professor of Translational Metabolomics and Lipidomics at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). He obtained his pharmacy degree in 2005 and his PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2008 from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany.

With over 20 years of experience in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical chemistry, Prof. Giera has established a world-leading research group and research infrastructure in metabolomics and lipidomics. He previously coordinated the ArthritisHeal Innovative Training Network (ITN), leading an international consortium focused on interdisciplinary research and doctoral training

Within MERIT, Prof. Giera will serve as a Work Package Leader, contributing his expertise in translational metabolomics, lipidomics, analytical platform development, and systems-level studies of metabolism.