The team of specialists from the Brain Research Center in Amsterdam, Den Bosch and Zwolle conducts research into new medicines against Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases. We do this together with patients.
A team of passionate specialists
Headquarters
Niels Prins, MD, PhD is the director of Brain Research Center. He and his colleagues are committed to Alzheimer’s disease and other brain diseases because he knows that clinical drug research can make a difference.
Ad Hoeks is responsible for the overall operations of Brain Research Center.
Samantha Prins, as Director of Business Development, is responsible for acquiring new research projects and preparing for their execution.
With an academic background in biopharmaceutical sciences, Laura Bruins, MSc, as a Clinical Trial Start-Up Specialist, is responsible for contracting and initiating trials at all Brain Research Center sites. She also facilitates the submission process to the METC and the competent authority, CCMO, from Brain Research Center’s perspective by providing essential submission documents. Along with other Start-Up & BD colleagues, she serves as the point of contact for potential partners looking to collaborate with Brain Research Center, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently.
With a background in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and extensive experience in immunology, dermatology, and Clinical Trial Application submissions, Peter Jongste is responsible for contracting and initiating trials across all sites of Progress Clinical Research and Brain Research Center. In this capacity, he also oversees the submission process to the METC and the competent authority, ensuring that all essential documentation is provided from the perspective of Progress Clinical Research and Brain Research Center.
As a key member of the Start-Up & Business Development team, Peter plays a pivotal role in launching clinical trials and serves as a primary point of contact for external parties interested in collaborating with Progress Clinical Research. His involvement also extends to trials utilizing the Amsterdam Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (A-IADL) scale, where he supports the integration of this validated cognitive assessment tool into study protocols, contributing to innovation and data quality in neurodegenerative research.
As a Brand Manager at Brain Research Center, I am committed to making clinical trials visible and understandable.
Marco is Finance Manager at brain research center. He is responsible for all financial processes within brain research center.
Ester Verkerk is HR Manager at Brain Research Center. She is responsible for human resources management of the three sites.
As the Quality Manager, Joep Schepens oversees quality control and regulatory compliance within clinical trials. Serving as the primary contact for quality-related inquiries, Joep ensures that all processes adhere to the highest standards and regulations.
Amsterdam site
Frank Schulz is the Site Manager at Brain Research Center Amsterdam. He is responsible for the daily management of the Amsterdam site.
Frank ensures that all operational processes at this location run smoothly and that the site meets the highest quality and ethical standards. His role is essential for maintaining an efficient and well-organized work environment, allowing the team to focus entirely on conducting clinical research.
Sabine Stal works at the Front Office of Brain Research Center Amsterdam.
Arwand Harian conducts neuropsychological research for Brain Research Center in Amsterdam. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the caregiver and/or partner of the participant.
Noortje Klaver is part of the team of study coordinators at Brain Research Center in Amsterdam. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Romina Shahini is one of the research physicians at Brain Research Center Amsterdam. She is responsible for all medical aspects of the running trials
Lindsey van der Sluis is part of the team of study coordinators at Brain Research Center in Amsterdam. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Isa Martens is part of the team of study coordinators at Brain Research Center in Amsterdam. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Esther Schoots is one of the research physicians at Brain Research Center Amsterdam. She is responsible for all medical aspects of the running trials
Clementina Okundaye is part of the team of study coordinators at Brain Research Center in Amsterdam. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Nikki van der Kwaak conducts neuropsychological research for Brain Research Center in Amsterdam. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the caregiver and/or partner of the participant.
Den Bosch site
Paul Dautzenberg, MD, PhD is medical director of Brain Research Center Den Bosch. He is in charge of the clinical team and all medical aspects of the studies.
Dr. Paul Dautzenberg also works as a clinical geriatrician at the Jeroen Bosch Hospital.
Ylse van Son is part of the team of study coordinators at Brain Research Center in Den Bosch. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Hetty den Burger is Site Manager at Brain Research Center in Den Bosch. She is responsible for the daily management of the Den Bosch site.
She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the research.
Wendela Schut-Van Ark carries out neuropsychological research for Brain Research Center in Den Bosch. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the participant’s caregiver and/or partner.
Thomas Dautzenberg is part of the team of study coordinators at Brain Research Center in Den Bosch. He is coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Janne Heuvelmans, MD is one of the research physicians at Brain Research Center. She is responsible for all medical aspects of the trials.
In addition Janne oversees our Data and Syatems.
Paula Prins is part of the team of study coordinators at Brain Research Center in Den Bosch. She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
In addition, Paula is responsible for processing the registrations for our studies.
Lindy Swinkels works at the Front Office of Brain Research Center Den Bosch.
Noor van Holten carries out neuropsychological research for Brain Research Center in Den Bosch. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the participant’s caregiver and/or partner.
Zwolle site
Liesbeth van der Steen carries out neuropsychological research for Brain Research Center in Zwolle. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the participant’s caregiver and/or partner.
Olga Zoet carries out neuropsychological research for Brain Research Center in Zwolle. She takes neuropsychological exams at various clinical trials. She also conducts questionnaires with the participant’s caregiver and/or partner.
Carlie is Site Manager at Brain Research Center Zwolle. She is responsible for the daily management of the site in Zwolle.
She is a nurse who coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the research.
Nicole Vos is part of the team of study coordinators at Brain Research Center in Zwolle. She coordinates and conducts visits of multiple clinical trials, being responsible for the planning and progress of the trial.
Janneke van Dijk, PhD is one of the research physicians at Brain Research Center. She is responsible for all medical aspects of the trials.
