
ABOUT ME
After working as a scientist in cancer research for eight years, I decided to switch gears and start a career as a medical writer. I am passionate about helping research groups translate new research findings into treatments for patients.
Please see below for an overview of my experience.
Education
PhD Tumor Immunology
University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Nov 2011- Mar 2016
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MSc Human Pathobiology & Toxicology
Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Sep 2009 - Aug 2011
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BSc Biomedical Sciences
Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Sep 2005 - Aug 2009
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Work Experience
Freelance Medical and Science Writer and Editor
Wouters Writing, Victoria, BC, Canada
January 2020 - Present
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Cancer Immunotherapy
BC Cancer, Victoria, BC, Canada
March 2016 - December 2019
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PhD Researcher Tumor Immunology
University Medical Centre Groningen, the Netherlands
November 2011 -November 2015
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Publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles
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Prognostic significance of tumor-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells in human cancer
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Textbook chapter
Chapter 34: The multifaceted roles of B cells and plasma cells in anti-tumor immunity
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Conference/meeting reports
The Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy (Summit4CI), June 26–29, 2016 Halifax, Canada
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