Lara Janssen

Lara Janssen is a PhD candidate at the Center for Neurogenomics & Cognitive Research (CNCR), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with expertise in functional genomics, and has been working there since March 2021. Previous experience includes a role as Technology Scout at Findest™ focused on R&D solutions from January 2020 to February 2021 and a student consultant position at the University of Amsterdam collaborating on animal-free innovation projects in the private sector. Lara also completed research internships in molecular neurosciences at the University of Valencia and the University of Amsterdam, engaging in various advanced techniques and methodologies. Educational qualifications encompass a Master of Science in Molecular Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Amsterdam, complemented by experiences in marketing and management roles.