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9 November 2017
Where and when were you born?
I was born in Zwolle in March 1992. I grew up in Friesland (and speak some Frisian as well).
Where do you live and with whom?
In 2015 I moved to Gelderland and since the beginning of this year I live in Malden by myself.
Who was your role model when you were a kid?
I don’t remember having one specific role model as a kid, but my teachers always inspired me. Perhaps this is why I wanted to become a teacher during primary school.
Why aren’t you doing the same thing now as your role model (or do you?)
During high school I realized teaching wasn’t my dream job and changed my perspective to becoming a doctor. Teaching is still one of my tasks as a researcher. However, I like the balance and variety with my own research.
What is the thing in your (work or other) history that you are most proud of?
I didn’t achieve much in my work history yet (I started my PhD this year). During my study I was part of a youth committee. With minimal resources, we organized some amazing and memorable events and trips. I’m proud of what we achieved and that our work is still used as reference by current committee-members.
What is it that you would like to achieve in work in the next 5 to 10 years?
First up is of course finishing my PhD. My research focuses on ischemic heart disease, specifically microvascular coronary dysfunction. I would like to achieve more awareness for the disease and I hope to contribute to easier diagnostic methods and better treatment options for these patients. This will probably take more than 10 years, but you have to be a little ambitious.
For what can we wake you up?
A night dive, definitely. In daylight diving is already amazing but by night the underwater scene is even more mesmerizing.
What is your hobby and how good are you at it?
I really like sports. I like to bike, run, trailrun and about a year ago I joined CrossFit. I’m not very good at any of them, but I enjoy the physical (and mental) challenge.
What is your biggest irritation?
Indecisiveness
Who would you like to invite for dinner, if you had the chance?
Tough choice, perhaps I’m indecisive as well sometimes… Let’s make it a dinner party and invite Steven Wilson for his brilliant music, Katrin Davidsdottir for her amazing fitness performance and pope Francis for his inspirational message.
MD and PhD candidate at the department of Cardiology.
Where and when were you born?
I was born in Zwolle in March 1992. I grew up in Friesland (and speak some Frisian as well).
Where do you live and with whom?
In 2015 I moved to Gelderland and since the beginning of this year I live in Malden by myself.
Who was your role model when you were a kid?
I don’t remember having one specific role model as a kid, but my teachers always inspired me. Perhaps this is why I wanted to become a teacher during primary school.
Why aren’t you doing the same thing now as your role model (or do you?)
During high school I realized teaching wasn’t my dream job and changed my perspective to becoming a doctor. Teaching is still one of my tasks as a researcher. However, I like the balance and variety with my own research.
What is the thing in your (work or other) history that you are most proud of?
I didn’t achieve much in my work history yet (I started my PhD this year). During my study I was part of a youth committee. With minimal resources, we organized some amazing and memorable events and trips. I’m proud of what we achieved and that our work is still used as reference by current committee-members.
What is it that you would like to achieve in work in the next 5 to 10 years?
First up is of course finishing my PhD. My research focuses on ischemic heart disease, specifically microvascular coronary dysfunction. I would like to achieve more awareness for the disease and I hope to contribute to easier diagnostic methods and better treatment options for these patients. This will probably take more than 10 years, but you have to be a little ambitious.
For what can we wake you up?
A night dive, definitely. In daylight diving is already amazing but by night the underwater scene is even more mesmerizing.
What is your hobby and how good are you at it?
I really like sports. I like to bike, run, trailrun and about a year ago I joined CrossFit. I’m not very good at any of them, but I enjoy the physical (and mental) challenge.
What is your biggest irritation?
Indecisiveness
Who would you like to invite for dinner, if you had the chance?
Tough choice, perhaps I’m indecisive as well sometimes… Let’s make it a dinner party and invite Steven Wilson for his brilliant music, Katrin Davidsdottir for her amazing fitness performance and pope Francis for his inspirational message.
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