Hello world!
I am a computational biologist currently working as a postdoctoral researcher @ UMCG, Groningen. I apply omics-based methodologies to uncover molecular determinants of health and disease. My current primary project is embedded within the VITAL consortium.
I completed my PhD in evolutionary biology and population genetics from the MPIPZ, Cologne. During my PhD, I explored the impact of natural selection on gene regulatory elements from a population and comparative genomics perspective.
Click here to read more about my ongoing projects. My project recipes live on GitHub
To take a break from my adventures with data, I enjoy writing short stories and running (though not at the same time).
Fueled by hot chocolate and apple cider
In the spotlight
(September 2026) Paper alert! Our work characterizing cross-protective patterns against novel influenza strain is out on PLOS Pathogens
(August 2026) Pre-print alerts! Our work probing vaccine response profiles in VITAL cohort (advanced review stage with PLOS Medicine) and cross-protective immune patterns in the LifeLines cohort (to be submitted) are now out on medrxiv!
(June 2026) Presented my work on regulatory evolution at the NVTB meeting
(May 2026) Completed my first half marathon @Marathon Groningen!
(January 2026) Grant alert! Our team was recently awarded the ZonMw grant for the Infectious Disease Control call. Click here to know more