SCIENCE NOMINEES
Please find below the ten amazing female scientists who are nominated for the TOPX Females to Follow Award in the category Science!
Carla Ribeiro
"I have a profound fascination for science that is the keystone for my lab, the Autophagy-Directed Immunity group. My multidisciplinary expertise in biochemistry, medical biology and viral immunity supports our focus on understanding host-virus interactions, in order to discover and develop autophagy-targeting therapies that can intervene in infectious diseases and de-escalate excessive inflammation. We use cutting-edge technologies like animal-free, human tissue and organoid models, alongside patient cohort studies to define impacts of immune mechanisms on disease outcomes, and as rationale for drug development. Parallel to my commitment to scientific mastery, I am passionate about mentoring and elevating young researchers in their careers, and creating inclusive, tailor-made strategies to uphold diversity and excellence in the next-generation of scientists."
Colinda Scheele
"I am a professor leading a research team at VIB, the leading biotech-research institute in Flanders. I didn’t take the conventional path to get here, and with my story I want to inspire young females with big dreams. I also have a dream: find a way to prevent breast cancer from arising, because I believe that prevention is better than (trying to) cure. Together with my team, I develop innovative microscopy techniques to “film” the very first steps of breast cancer formation in real-time to find out where and how we could halt this process at the earliest stage possible."
Daniela Rodrigues
"I am Daniela Rodrigues, from Porto, and I am finishing my PhD in the field of Toxicogenomics at the University of Maastricht. My goal was to understand toxic effects of anti-cancer drugs to prevent or minimize these effects experienced by patients. To accomplish this, I successfully established 3D organoid cultures and generated new gene expression data. This project solidified my passion for science and I wish to continue advancing my research in clinical investigation. Future plans include working on auto-immune diseases. I think motivation and a passion for research is one of the key traits of successful researchers, thus I consider myself a positive, encouraging person towards others that also appreciates being motivated. Therefore, I believe that I could win the Females to Follow award."
Elisabeth Huis in 't Veld
Elisabeth Huis in ’t Veld (1984) is assistant professor Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at Tilburg University and group leader Donor Cognition at Sanquin. Her research focusses on a huge societal problem: needle fear. She received a prestigious research grant for this project and furthermore, after completing an executive MBA, she decided to develop an evidence-based solution for everyone suffering from it. Now, she is co-founder of the AINAR start-up, developing a serious game that can help people conquer their needle fear. She deserves to win this award for her drive to create impact by combining high quality research and entrepreneurship!
Feline Lindhout
“As molecular neuroscientist I am highly interested in understanding the human brain in health and disease. Most of our current knowledge on brain function comes from animal studies, which leaves us with a limited understanding on how the human brain works and neurological diseases remain unresolved. I am combining new methods based on lab-grown human brain tissues with my previously obtained expertise. This has already led to the discovery of important processes driving human brain function. I believe that my research is key for understanding the molecular working of the human brain, which is critical for ultimately solving neurological diseases.”
Jacqueline Heinerman
"After a studies in Econometrics, a PhD in Evolutionary Robotics, several years of working as a consultant and a passion for food, I can finally combine all my skills in my role as the Lead Data Scientist at Clear. I love to dive into new and complex environments, make it simple, divide and concur based on our teams expertise and that way bring the company forward. Seeing the potential and energy of working in such a multi disciplinary team on something I believe in makes me feel inspired everyday."
Jitske Jansen
"I started my career, after I quitted university, as a technician in a routine laboratory and today I am an assistant professor within our flourishing kidney research team. As a group leader, I stimulate to act as a team, share credits, have open discussions and maintain an integer research environment for all members. My colleagues highly appreciate my enthusiasm, drive and my ability to create successful collaborations. My next leap forward is to bring a novel drug to the patient to reduce kidney fibrosis, which will have a great impact on many patients worldwide. Looking forward to exciting adventures ahead!"
Katka Franke
"My path to becoming a scientist I am today was everything but straightforward. I was lucky to meet some great people and made right choices. The question how to harness our own immune system to combat cancer and how to bring such therapies closer to patients, is the driver of my scientific curiosity and my internal motivation. Potentially winning this award is for me not so much about my own personal achievements, but rather a tribute to all female scientists who put their minds and hearts in their jobs despite all the challenges met on the way."
Kyma Schnoor
"Efficient healthcare for everyone, this perspective is what drives me as a professional. As a PhD researcher I want to make a change for both patients and doctors by researching new digital applications. But with research alone we will not realise real impact. That is why I combine my research as a project manager in an international innovation team where digital tools are developed. This combination of practice and theory makes my work unique. This way I can achieve my personal goal: to make healthcare as easy as possible for the patient and to lower the work pressure of doctors."
Liesbet Peeters
“ My dream is that one day every single person gets the treatment they deserve in a timely manner. I believe Data Saves Lives. We urgently need to supercharge our health & care system with insights using Big Data. I investigate new methods to handle and analyse Big Data. We need to build bridges to connect the world of biomedical research and life sciences with the world of data science. I excel in bringing these two worlds together, because I have the unique talent to act as a translator."
Prize: ECWO programme
Offered by Erasmus Centre for Women and Organisations (ECWO)
The winner of the TOPX Females to Follow Award 2022 in the category Rising Star - Science, will have the possibility to participate in one of the programmes of The Erasmus Centre for Women and Organisations (ECWO) for free!
ECWO’s open programmes, in-company programmes, coaching, events, advisory alliances, research and advocacy drive its vision of a world where all women have an equal share of organisational power and influence.
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