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.
Mariska van der Heijden is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Progress Clinical Research/Brain Research Center. She focuses on commercial growth, enhancing participant recruitment, and expanding therapeutic indications and the trial site network.
Mariska van der Heijden brings 25 years of experience in clinical drug research from various commercial and operational roles within the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Centocor (J&J), and CROs (CDC, TFS HealthScience, Veristat).
Samantha Prins, as Associate Director of Business Development, is responsible for acquiring new research projects and preparing for their execution.
Marco is Finance Manager at brain research center. He is responsible for all financial processes within brain research center.
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 experience in immunology, dermatology, and Clinical Trial Applications submissions, Peter Jongste is responsible for contracting and initiating trials for all sites of Progress Clinical Research. In this role, he also facilitates the submission process to the METC and the competent authority from the perspective of Progress Clinical Research by providing essential submission documents.
With his expertise in study start-up and clinical trial submissions, Peter Jongste plays a key role in initiating clinical trials within the sites of Progress Clinical Research. As part of the Start-Up & Business Development team, Peter is an important point of contact for potential parties wishing to collaborate with Progress Clinical Research and contributes to collaboration and innovation within Progress Clinical Research.
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.
As the Brand Manager, Michael Vuong is responsible for brand identity and marketing activities. Serving as the primary contact for all brand-related matters, she ensures that both the brand and marketing strategies are consistently and effectively implemented, both offline and online. With extensive expertise in marketing, a comprehensive approach is adopted that encompasses all aspects of marketing.
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.
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.
