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Certification
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Anouk Jurgens

Anouk Jurgens

Researcher Molecular Immunology
The Hague,ZH

Summary

Detail-oriented and curious molecular immunologist with strong organizational and analytical problem solving. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. High willingness to learn and think critically.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

PhD Student

Universiteit Van Amsterdam
09.2019 - Current
  • PhD in the lab of Monika Wolkers at Sanquin (UvA affiliated)
  • Coordinated and completed multiple research projects in the field of RNA- binding proteins in T cells immunology.
  • Wrote several peer reviewed articles, and presented at world renown (international) conferences in the field of RNA biology and Immunology.
  • Became very organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Affiliated with Oncode Institute

Founder Kankerspul

Self-employed
05.2021 - Current
  • Created the Instagram page Kankerspul (@kankerspul) where I outline in an accessible way why smoking causes cancer.

Intern Molecular Oncology and Immunology

NKI - Ton Schumacher Lab
1 2019 - 8 2019
  • Aiding Meike Logtenberg in her PhD project, focussed on using genetic screening to identify novel tumour cell escape mechanisms from the immune system e.g. CD47-SIRPa Axis and CD200

Intern Molecular Carcinogenesis

NKI – René Bernard’s Lab
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Aiding João Neto in his PhD project concerning molecular carcinogenesis, targeting the EGFR-MAPK pathway in a multi-nodal design and trying to circumvent resistance mechanisms while keeping drug toxicity at a minimum
  • Paper: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-16952-9


Student Assistant Polikliniek K.N.O.

Amsterdam UMC locatie AMC
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Administrative role, planning in patients and answering the K.N.O

LUMICKS Internship Business Development AFS and Marketing

Lumicks
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Marketing of the C-Trap and AFS by lead generation, writing application notes and constructing mailers
  • My second project is to introduce the AFS to the immunology market
  • This includes gathering information from professionals, thinking of an application, data acquisition and the construction of a business case

Agendia N.V. Internship

Agendia
01.2016 - 02.2016
  • Analyzed the performance of the MammaPrint 70-gene Recurrence Assay in a dataset of ER+/HER2 breast cancer patients who participated in the RASTER study
  • Found that 47% of ER+/HER2- tumors are reclassified using MammaPrint, resulting in 34% more patients in the low risk group.

External Communications TEDxAUCollege

TEDxAUC
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • I was responsible for the External Communications of TEDxAUCollege, which is an official TEDx event organized by students of Amsterdam University College
  • My role involved approaching and contacting both potential speakers as well as sponsors to participate in the event.

Shell Kids Summer Internship

Shell Amsterdam Catalytic Cracking Department
08.2013

Education

Ph.D. - Molecular Immunology

Universiteit Van Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences - Oncology Track

Universiteit Van Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Amsterdam University College
Amsterdam, Netherlands
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

American School of The Hague
The Hague, Netherlands
04.2001 -

Skills

    Analytical Problem Solver

    Fast Learner

    Calm Under Pressure

    Organization and Time Management

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Scientific Writing

    Basic R

    PCR Techniques

    Experimental design

    Cell Culture

    In vitro assays

    CRISPR-Cas9 technology

    RNA Isolation

    Flow Cytometry

    Protein Purification

Certification

Biobusiness Summer School

Languages

English, Dutch
Native language
French
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Elementary
A2
Arabic
Elementary
A2

Extracurricular Activities

  • 2016 - 2017 - Sailing Center De Wijde Aa – Walzaken, Uitvoerend Comité
  • 2014 -2015 - TedXAUC External Communications

Interests

Avid reader

Cooking

Hiking and running

Ceramics collector

Timeline

Biobusiness Summer School

06-2023

ENII Immunology Summer School

05-2022

Founder Kankerspul

Self-employed
05.2021 - Current

Advanced Immunology

01-2020

PhD Student

Universiteit Van Amsterdam
09.2019 - Current

Student Assistant Polikliniek K.N.O.

Amsterdam UMC locatie AMC
09.2018 - 12.2018

Intern Molecular Carcinogenesis

NKI – René Bernard’s Lab
01.2018 - 08.2018

LUMICKS Internship Business Development AFS and Marketing

Lumicks
09.2016 - 05.2017

Agendia N.V. Internship

Agendia
01.2016 - 02.2016

External Communications TEDxAUCollege

TEDxAUC
09.2013 - 03.2014

Shell Kids Summer Internship

Shell Amsterdam Catalytic Cracking Department
08.2013

Ph.D. - Molecular Immunology

Universiteit Van Amsterdam
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences - Oncology Track

Universiteit Van Amsterdam
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Amsterdam University College
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

American School of The Hague
04.2001 -

Intern Molecular Oncology and Immunology

NKI - Ton Schumacher Lab
1 2019 - 8 2019
Anouk JurgensResearcher Molecular Immunology