Already as a medical student I was captivated by breast cancer research during my research internship at the Netherlands Cancer Institute.
After a period of clinical activities I took my MSc in clinical epidemiology, followed by a PhD project focusing on cancer epidemiology (""Late effects of breast cancer treatment"").
As Group leader I am coordinating the research group “Epidemiology of Hereditary Cancer” in close collaboration with dr. Agnes Jager.
Research making use of integrated information on genotype, hormonal/lifestyle factors, tumour characteristics, treatment and outcome will result in valid risk assessment and prognostic models. Such models will provide essential tools for optimized counseling and treatment choice in members of high risk breast and ovarian cancer families.