Experience

Wyss Institute at Harvard University

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lead Scientist

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Advance preclinical testing and modeling of the human immune, gut and woman reproductive systems using organ-on-a-chip technology. Lead organ-on-a-chip research teams. Build teams including candidate screening and hiring decisions across entire (>50 people) lab. Supervise and mentor Post Docs, Research Assistants and Interns. Advance preclinical testing and modeling of the human immune, gut and woman reproductive systems using organ-on-a-chip technology. Lead organ-on-a-chip research teams. Build teams including candidate screening and hiring decisions across entire (>50 people) lab. Supervise and mentor Post Docs, Research Assistants and Interns.



Leiden University

• Netherlands
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Dec 2019 - Jul 2021

  I have extensive experience in studying the immunological responses in sepsis, Ebola and coronavirus. I developed a platform to modulate physiology of the human organs by using patient-derived cells and blood and study immune responses in infectious diseases. In collaboration with LUMC, ErasmusMC, and UMCU, I am currently using the platform to study the effect of metabolic and immune factors on the response to SARS-CoV-2 infection.- Optimized blood separation procedures to analyze COVID-19 blood samples. - Work in ISO 17025 and GLP certified lab.- Monitor and train junior colleagues. Show less

• PhD Candidate

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2019

  I developed a 3D microvessel-on-a-chip platform to measure vascular dysfunction. In this platform, I perfused and analysed patient blood samples for inflammatory and oxidative stress markers. I also worked on ways to modulate the immune response in sepsis patients by using immune modulating agents. Moreover, I modelled Ebola hemorrhagic syndrome in the microvessel-on-a-chip, measured viral load and targeted it by using drug candidates.- Connected the organs-on-chips with UPLC-MS/MS to measure novel inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in immune disorders.- Supervised bachelor and master students in their internships. Show less

• Member of the LACDR Institute Council

  • 2016 - 2018

  Responsibilities:- Consulting: offers solicited and unsolicited advice on various matters of policy (e.g., work pressure, education and diversity) to the LACDR Management Team.- Report to LACDR employers about important organizational announcements.- Discuss annual budget.



Leiden University Medical Center

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Affiliated Scientist

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2021

  Einthoven Laboratory for Vascular and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine Einthoven Laboratory for Vascular and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine



Erasmus MC

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Affiliated Scientist

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Department of Clinical Genetics Department of Clinical Genetics



Erasmus MC

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  Pluripotent cell transitions: How do Wnt signals reorganize the pluripotent genome? stem cells / western blotting / ChIP-qPCR / cell culture / immunohistochemistry / fluorescence microscopy Pluripotent cell transitions: How do Wnt signals reorganize the pluripotent genome? stem cells / western blotting / ChIP-qPCR / cell culture / immunohistochemistry / fluorescence microscopy



Delft University of Technology

• Netherlands
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  A Hidden Rule in the MicroRNA Target Search. molecular cloning / luciferase assay / RNA interference / mammalian cell culture / RNA treatment / lab safety / bio-informatics A Hidden Rule in the MicroRNA Target Search. molecular cloning / luciferase assay / RNA interference / mammalian cell culture / RNA treatment / lab safety / bio-informatics



Delft University of Technology

• Netherlands
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

  Development of a tissue phantom for robotic needle insertion in the liver. biomechanics / measuring mechanical properties of materials / signal analysis and processing Development of a tissue phantom for robotic needle insertion in the liver. biomechanics / measuring mechanical properties of materials / signal analysis and processing



Ciro

• Netherlands
• Medical Practices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). statistical analysis / communication skills / organizational structure / measuring physical health Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). statistical analysis / communication skills / organizational structure / measuring physical health



Maastricht UMC+

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2011

  Non-invasive diagnostics in ophthalmology with Raman spectroscopy. molecular fingerprinting / microspectroscopy / optics Non-invasive diagnostics in ophthalmology with Raman spectroscopy. molecular fingerprinting / microspectroscopy / optics