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
(June 2026) Presented my work on regulatory evolution at the NVTB meeting
(May 2026) Completed my first half marathon @Marathon Groningen!
(March 2026) Presented our work on cross-reactivity to H5N1 at the DAVS 2026. Manuscript will follow soon!
(February 2026) Paper alert! Our work on the longitudinal analysis of cross-reactive antibodies against the H1N1 2009 swine flu pandemic is out on medrxiv(under review in PLoS Pathogens).
(January 2026) Grant alert! Our team was recently awarded the ZonMw grant for the Infectious Disease Control call to study immune factors associated with reduced protection in the aging population against respiratory viruses. Click here to know more