The research line on iron homeostasis is part of the Iron Expert Center, which transitioned recently from Radboudumc to Sanquin. Together with prof. Dorine Swinkels, appointed at Sanquin Blood Bank, the Iron Expert Center focuses on research (Sanquin Research), assays for patient diagnostics and CRO (contract research organization) activities (Sanquin Diagnostic Services), all centered around knowledge about iron homeostasis in donors, transfusion-dependent patients and hematopoiesis.