By Lesley Cornet (Netherlands Cancer Institute), Martina Farber (Netherlands Cancer Institute), Weixin Liao (Leiden UMC), Simon Venneman (Prinses Máxima Centrum voor Kinderoncologie)

Are you curious about what lies beyond the academic path after your PhD or postdoc? 
Join us for an inspiring career event where you will hear firsthand from program managers, startup entrepreneurs, patent lawyers, funding experts, and more. These professionals will share their journeys, insights, and the exciting opportunities available in diverse industries. Whether you are exploring your options or ready to take the next step, this event will provide valuable perspectives to help shape your future. Do not miss this chance to broaden your horizons—register now and take the first step toward discovering the possibilities!

Practical details 

Date: Wednesday April 2nd
Time: 14.00 – 18.00hrs
Location: Congresgebouw De Vereeniging, Utrecht City center
De Vereeniging

Invited speakers 

Confirmed speakers so far:

1. Wangzhao Song – Medical Director Ellogon
2. Helena Viñas Gaza – Program Manager Oncode Accelerator Organoids Platform (at the Máxima)
3. Giovanni Pazienza – entrepreneur, independent funding expert
4. Katka Franke – Senior Director Cancer Antigen Discovery and Validation, Managing Director CureVac Netherlands
5. Shobhit Dhawan – Oncode Institute - Fund Manager Oncode Bridge Fund
6. Cheryl Zimberlin – Prior investment director at M Ventures, currently Fund manager Oncode Bridge Fund
7. Atze van Stralen – Patent attorney trainee
8. Mauro Muraro  – CEO and co-founder Single Cell Discoveries

Programme 

 A combination of plenary speaker presentations, meet the speakers and networking drinks.  More details on the programme will soon be added to this page.

Who it's for:

Oncode Institute community members Postdoc/ PhD

Registration 

Register here to secure your spot. Limited to 100 participants.

For further details, please contact the organizing team