Specialization
Community Genetics and Public Health Genomics, Implementation Science, Multi-stakeholder involvement, Pharmacogenetics, Direct-to-consumer genetic testing, Patient access to therapies for rare diseases, Consent for secondary use of genetic data
Focus of research
I am
- an inquisitive researcher with a PhD in “Translating the dynamics of genetics into health care practice”, and experience in policy-informing studies;
- skilled in implementation research, multi-stakeholder involvement, qualitative study design, motivational leadership, scientific writing, and teaching;
- aiming to create impact by building bridges, stimulating knowledge exchange, and defining strategies for optimization and change in the field of Public Health Genomics;
- secretary of the Dutch Association for Community Genetics and Public Health Genomics (NACGG); and
- program leader of the Personalized Medicine program from the Amsterdam Public Health (APH) research institute.