As Head of the Laboratory of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Prof. Maikel Peppelenbosch provides strategic leadership and oversees the department’s research direction, infrastructure, and resource allocation. He manages budgets, staff, and core facilities to ensure excellence in both scientific output and translational impact. Supporting the day-to-day operations, a dedicated management team executes these initiatives under his guidance, enabling seamless coordination across research, clinical, and educational activities.