This thesis focuses on the development of sample-preparation methods for small amounts of samples and applying the developed methods to muscle tissues to investigate the mechanisms involved in sarcopenia.

In this thesis, we developed new ways to use a technique called electroextraction (EE) to extract charged molecules from one liquid into another using an electric field.

Hospital pharmacies face significant challenges: the demand for sterile drug reconstitutions is increasing, while specialized personnel remain scarce. Automation offers a potential solution, but its practical implementation in hospitals is still unclear.

Kan een robot helpen bij het bereiden van kankermedicatie in de ziekenhuisapotheek? Dat onderzocht ziekenhuisapotheker Tjerk Geersing tijdens zijn promotieonderzoek. Hij vergeleek handmatige en geautomatiseerde bereidingen op kwaliteit, efficiëntie en veiligheid. Hij promoveerde op 19 maart.