I am driven to improve public health through research, innovation, and education as a dedicated nutritionist. My academic background in nutrition, epidemiology, and translational medicine includes research experience at Cambridge, Harvard, and the Dutch Cancer Institute, where I completed my PhD. I also have over 8 years of R&D experience in industry, leading projects to translate science into practical solutions. I have an in-depth understanding of metabolic and inflammatory diseases in chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer, and extensive experience working within interdisciplinary teams that bridge academia, clinical research, and industry. I am an excellent communicator who can translate complex scientific findings into simple, actionable advice for the general public and I bring lots of positive energy to everything I do. My open, enthusiastic, and social personality makes me an asset in team environments, where I excel at working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.As a nutritionist and passionate chef, I love sharing my knowledge and inspire others to enjoy healthy planet-friendly food. Via the platform Feel Good Fuel, I promote delicious plant-based nutrition by bridging the gap between nutrition science and everyday nutrition. You can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelgoodfuel.nl/ or can subscribe to my weekly recipe newsletter here: https://feelgoodfuel.ck.page/weeklyrecipes.Last but not least, I enjoy meeting new people and am always looking forward to an insightful conversations over coffee, or even better, climbing a mountain. Feel free to contact me!Expertise in :- Experience in fundamental and translational research, as well as setting up nutrition interventions for healthier and sustainable food environments.- Diverse experiences in the field of nutritional and pharmaco-epidemiology: design, execute, manage and analyze data- Scientific and commercial writing and communication, systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses incl. evaluating scientific study quality /methodology.- Setting up scientific and business strategies, developing product portfolios through innovation and renovation, improving product development processes from concept through launch.- Expert in Oncology and diabetes with in-depth knowledge of molecular biology, human physiology, and disease etiology. - Nutrition training to HCPs or personalized nutrition coaching as accredited nutritionist by the ASCA Foundation.