I am a Medical Doctor and Molecular Epidemiologist currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC Rotterdam. I lead the "Molecular & Systems Epidemiology" research line as Principal Investigator, heading a dynamic team of MSc students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and lab technicians.

My research primarily focuses on uncovering genetic determinants and identifying novel biomarkers for complex diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, cardiometabolic disorders, and fatty liver disease. To achieve this, we integrate multi-omics data from large-scale epidemiological studies, employing advanced analytical methods and state-of-the-art molecular techniques. This integrative approach aims to unravel the underlying mechanisms of age-related diseases and to discover biomarkers that can facilitate early diagnosis and risk stratification.

Beyond research, I am actively involved in academic teaching, coordinating multiple courses offered by the Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES), part of the Erasmus MC Graduate School. I also coordinate the omics data within the population-based Rotterdam Study cohort and manage the family-based Erasmus Rucphen Family (ERF) study.

Furthermore, I actively collaborate in numerous international multicenter projects through various consortia focused on population omics and age-related diseases.