Veterinarian with 12 years experience in clinical practice, recognized for expertise in knowledge sharing and professional collaboration. Specialized in Veterinary Microbiology and experienced in teaching Infectious Diseases at Utrecht University. Currently serving as head of statutory tasks of notifiable bacterial diseases and zoonoses at Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR). Working on statutory veterinary programs focused on animal disease monitoring, laboratory diagnostics, regulatory oversight, research, and collaboration with animal and public health authorities.