Sabeth Verpoorte has been head of the Pharmaceutical Analysis Group, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, since 2003. Her present research has taken on a strong cell biological / pharmacological focus, and includes innovative joint projects with colleagues in pharmacokinetics and medical biology on integrated cell and tissue culture and analysis. Efforts have also focused on new particle separation strategies exploiting a unique recirculating flow pattern accessible only at the micrometer scale, as well as new approaches for two-phase flow control and continuous glucose monitoring. She has published over 70 papers, and is involved in several international conference organizations and journal editorial boards.