Author Biographies

Researcher specializing in entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences. Background in business development and entrepreneurship, particularly within the realm of infectious diseases. My research focuses on identifying and overcoming innovation barriers, addressing market failures, and uncovering societal unmet needs. I aim to explore and create opportunities for research and development, driving advancements in the health and life sciences sectors.
Assistant Professor of Business and Innovation Management in Health and Life Sciences with experience in entrepreneurship, business, consultancy and strategic finance. His research focuses on innovation and R&D performance, inter-firm cooperation, venture capital investments, valuation and life sciences business models.
Principal Scientist at TNO and Professor at the University of Amsterdam on Oral Systems Biology, specializes in oral and respiratory health, microbiome modulation, and metagenomics. He collaborates on B2B projects, public-private partnerships, and EU-funded initiatives. Dr. Keijser leads several projects, developing novel diagnostic tools for infectious disease.
Project Manager at TNO with a strong background in the research industry. His expertise lies in Microbiology and Molecular Biology. Having earned a PhD in Microbiology, he has successfully led international and multidisciplinary projects in Research and Development (R&D). Currently, as the Program Manager for Biomedical and Digital Health at TNO, Jasper oversees strategic initiatives that bridge science and innovation. His career journey includes pivotal roles as a Team Lead in Microbiology and a Postdoc in Food Microbiology at Wageningen University. Jasper’s passion lies in advancing healthcare solutions through cutting-edge research.
Associate Professor of Societal Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Health Life Sciences and academic entrepreneur, with experience in research, education and consulting in health and life sciences. Her research focuses on the interactions that enable innovative academic entrepreneurs to achieve a broad social impact of knowledge.
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