Geert Kops, Scientific Director and Head of Oncode Institute, will be leaving his leading managerial position within the institute to become the Director of the Hubrecht Institute as of 1st of September, 2023. Kops is also an Oncode Investigator, a role he will maintain. Together with his lab, he will continue to be part of the Oncode community. The recruitment procedure for a successor will start soon.
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity I have had to lead, together with Chris De Jonghe, such an innovative institute with such a great mission. I am proud of what we have achieved. And while I will miss the dedicated and inspiring Oncode team, I am looking forward to seeing how they will continue to create impact for patients” says Kops.
The Oncode team will certainly miss him as well. “The Supervisory Board is very grateful for Geert’s contribution to Oncode Institute’s mission and goals since the start. He worked tirelessly to turn Oncode’s unique concept of combining excellent science, community and valorization into a success story. Together with the Oncode team and the research community, he played a large role in transforming Oncode Institute into the established organization it is today” says René Kuijten, Chair of Oncode’s Supervisory Board.
From September on he will take on the Director role at the Hubrecht Institute. “I’m proud to see Geert’s leadership recognized in his new position and feel tremendously grateful for the clear vision and the excellent reputation he established for Oncode Institute. I’m looking forward to continuing our trusted collaboration in a new setting” adds Chris De Jonghe, Valorization Director at Oncode Institute.