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Management
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Sander van Asbeck
CEO & co-founder- 10+ yrs of experience
- Technology & vision
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CEO & co-founder
Sander van Asbeck
Sander is a molecular biology expert, founder of Mercurna (targeted mRNA therapeutics developer) and founder & CEO of RiboPro, a premier CDMO and technology provider specialized in mRNA and mRNA delivery. As CEO he enjoys working together with all stakeholders to find the best scientific, clinical and/or commercial solutions, to advance his dream of a medical revolution through (m)RNA.
Sander previously worked on:
- mRNA-based drug-development @ Mercurna
- Polynucleotide delivery & targeting @ Radboudumc
- Oncology & Tissue-engineering
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Jürgen Dieker
Chief Scientific Officer- 25+ yrs of experience
- Science & lab org.
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Chief Scientific Officer
Jürgen Dieker
Jürgen is an experienced Researcher with extensive knowledge about the uptake, targeting and bio-distribution of nanoparticles, as well as the testing and selection of mRNA molecules. As CSO he coaches our scientists and delivers continuous scientific progress. Furthermore, he develops and manages our scientific strategy and ensures compliance of our R&D/Production laboratories with applicable laws and guidelines.
Jürgen has previously worked on:
- Targeted mRNA therapeutics @ Mercurna
- Kidney targeting @ Radboudumc
- Kidney disease
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Barry Beckers
Chief Financial Officer- 18+ yrs of experience
- Finance & Strategy
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Chief Financial Officer
Barry Beckers
Barry is a Finance Professional, with extensive experience as part-time CFO, across a wide variety of fields and companies. He bring this experience to RIBOPRO, as CFO, to streamline our financial processes, automate the data flow and have a strategic eye on our business.
Barry has previously worked as:
- Part-time CFO via Greyt
- Senior Business Controller
- Financial consultant
Robin Katoen
Chief Marketing Communication Officer- 15+ yrs of experience
- Marketing & Sales
Chief Marketing Communication Officer
Robin Katoen
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We worked on:
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Yvette Zimmerman
Chief Operation Officer- 25+ yrs of experience
- GMP & Quality
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Chief Operation Officer
Yvette Zimmerman
Yvette is a Drug Development Professional, experienced in global drug development in the pharmaceuticals industry for more than 25 years, in the field of Oncology, Women’s Health, Immunotherapy and Rheumatology.
She currently serves as the COO at RIBOPRO, with a particular focus on (setting up) GMP-operations, further building RIBOPRO’s Quality department, bolstering the R&D-grade production with lessons from the GMP, and setting-up consultancy services that help make a smooth transition from R&D to GMP.
Yvette has previously worked on:
- Pharmaceutical development in Women’s Health and Oncology
- Management of a Biotech company
- Out-licensing of assets
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Silvy van Tuijl
Chief of Staff- 25+ yrs of experience
- Facilities, HR, Legal
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Chief of Staff
Silvy van Tuijl
Silvy is a Life Science Professional, with more than 25 years under her belt in diverse roles from Research analist at Sanquin to COO and now CSO (Chief of Staff) at RIBOPRO, bringing in tons of experience and energy to manage our facilities, 3rd party contractors and HR.
Under her guidance, the RIBOPRO team is rapidly growing, while developing a strong research-minded, cooperative company culture, with plenty of opportunity for enjoyment.
Silvy previously worked on:
- Daily management of a Biotech company
- Drug-development for age-related diseases
- Research on blood (factors)
GMP Manufacturing
Franka Massij
Senior GMP technician- 5+ yrs of experience
- GMP mfg.
Senior GMP technician
Franka Massij
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We worked on:
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Milou Hermens
GMP technician- 1+ yrs of experience
- GMP mfg.
GMP technician
Milou Hermens
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Walter van der Heijden
GMP manager- 8+ yrs of experience
- GMP mfg.
GMP manager
Walter van der Heijden
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Scientists
Lorentz Blankers
Lab assistant- 5+ yrs of experience
- Science & lab
Lab assistant
Lorentz Blankers
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Helmer Mudde
R&D Technician- 1+ yrs of experience
- Proteins & mRNA
R&D Technician
Helmer Mudde
Sanne Kleuskens
Scientist - mRNA- 1+ yrs of experience
- mRNA & DNA
Scientist - mRNA
Sanne Kleuskens
Nabil Tahiri
Principle Chemist- 7+ yrs of experience
- Lipid chemistry
Principle Chemist
Nabil Tahiri
Iris Riswick
Scientist - mRNA- 1+ yrs of experience
- mRNA & DNA
Scientist - mRNA
Iris Riswick
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Gino Turra
Scientist - Enzymes- 6+ yrs of experience
- Proteins & mRNA
Scientist - Enzymes
Gino Turra
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Marc Penders
Head of Production- 2.5+ yrs of experience
- R&D-grade mfg.
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Head of Production
Marc Penders
Marc is a driven professional, trained in the latest biotechnology and nanotechnology techniques. He applies this formal knowledge with a talent for automation, systems engineering and creative solutions to build robust, economical and high-performing (mRNA) production systems. As Head of Production, he makes it his personal mission to deliver the highest quality, on time.
Marc has previously worked on:
- Founding ChemNote, a start-up for specialty notebooks for chemistry
- QC-assays of LNPs and the lipids therein
- mRNA manufacturing
R&D Manufacturing
Saskia Dijkstra
Technician - R&D products- 15+ yrs of experience
- mRNA & DNA
Technician - R&D products
Saskia Dijkstra
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Iris Riswick
Scientist - mRNA- 1+ yrs of experience
- mRNA & DNA
Scientist - mRNA
Iris Riswick
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Marc Penders
Head of Production- 2.5+ yrs of experience
- R&D-grade mfg.
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Head of Production
Marc Penders
Marc is a driven professional, trained in the latest biotechnology and nanotechnology techniques. He applies this formal knowledge with a talent for automation, systems engineering and creative solutions to build robust, economical and high-performing (mRNA) production systems. As Head of Production, he makes it his personal mission to deliver the highest quality, on time.
Marc has previously worked on:
- Founding ChemNote, a start-up for specialty notebooks for chemistry
- QC-assays of LNPs and the lipids therein
- mRNA manufacturing
Sales
Lotte Tholen
Product Specialist- 4+ yrs of experience
- Mol. Bio & mRNA
Product Specialist
Lotte Tholen
Heyi Zhang
Product Specialist- 7+ yrs of experience
- Protein & mRNA
Product Specialist
Heyi Zhang
Kyra Klijmeij
Product Specialist- 1+ yrs of experience
- Mol. Bio & mRNA
Product Specialist
Kyra Klijmeij
Nick Broos
Product Specialist- 4+ yrs of experience
- Fermentation & mRNA
Product Specialist
Nick Broos
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Engineers
Yusuf Arik
Hardware engineer- 9+ yrs of experience
- Microfluidics
Hardware engineer
Yusuf Arik
Andreas Palazis
Software Engineer- 1+ yrs of experience
- Python & Coding
Software Engineer
Andreas Palazis
Guido van Rooij
Chemical Engineer- 8+ yrs of experience
- Chemistry & Bonding
Chemical Engineer
Guido van Rooij
Nort Denissen
Hardware engineer- 4+ yrs of experience
- Microfluidics
Hardware engineer
Nort Denissen
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Célina Reuvers
Hardware engineer- 1+ yrs of experience
- Biomedical engineer
Hardware engineer
Célina Reuvers
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- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Pradyumna Muthya
Electrical engineer- 1+ yrs of experience
- Electrical & Sensors
Electrical engineer
Pradyumna Muthya
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We worked on:
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
- mRNA vaccin project
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Support
Marianne Heins
Office Manager- 40+ yrs of experience
- Office management
Office Manager
Marianne Heins
Alumni
Andreas Kompatscher
Alumnus (Product Specialist)- 7+ yrs of experience
- Transcription & mRNA
Alumnus (Product Specialist)
Andreas Kompatscher
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