| Titels | Prof. dr. |
| Initials | J.A. |
| Main position | Sectieleider afdeling Drug Delivery Technology |
| Disciplines | Immunology, serology |
| Biochemistry | |
| Macromolecular chemistry, polymer chemistry | |
| Allergology | |
| Physical chemistry | |
| Chair | Geneesmiddel toediening |
| Domain | Natural Sciences and Engineering |
| Membership | Member |
| Since | 2013 |
| Member of Natural Sciences and Engineering | |
| Employed by |
Universiteit Leiden, Faculteit W&N
Leiden/Academic Centre for Drug Research Einsteinweg 55, room HB 714 2333 CC Leiden tel. 071 527 4208 bouwstra@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl |
| Research/publications |
Joke Bouwstra conducts research that bridges the gap between chemistry, pharmaceutical science and medicine. She has applied a broad range of techniques to map the barrier function of the skin at molecular level. The upper layer of the skin protects the body against excessive moisture loss from inside and against intruders from outside. Fats play a key role in the skin’s barrier function. Bouwstra’s discoveries about the skin barrier are leading to new methods of vaccination and more effective treatments for skin disorders.