Founder - TRN
University Eye Clinic Maastricht - The Netherlands
The mission of Tear Research Network
To pave the way for the use of tear fluid biomarkers in the clinical setting
Get to know us
The Tear Research Network (TRN)
launched in May 2022, by dr. Marlies Gijs (University Eye Clinic Maastricht, the Netherlands), is a global community bringing together clinicians, researchers and industry partners passionate about understanding tear fluid.
Our mission
The mission of the Tear Research Network is to standardize and harmonize tear fluid research, education and development. Only through these efforts can tear fluid biomarkers be effectively integrated into clinical practice, ultimately improving diagnostics and patient care.

At the Tear Research Network, we're committed to turning this potential into reality, one breakthrough at a time.
Dr. Marlies Gijs
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