Janneke Ouwerkerk

Janneke Ouwerkerk serves as a board member and division manager of Microbiology at NIZO, where leadership is provided to a team specialized in multidisciplinary R&D projects concerning food safety and fermentation. Simultaneously, Janneke is involved with FutureWomenX as a FutureMaker, aiming to foster leadership and create positive change. Previous roles include Scientist in Formulation Development at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, focusing on vaccine formulation for infectious diseases, and positions during a Science and Business Fellowship that emphasized management skills. Academic credentials include a PhD in Akkermansia species from Wageningen University & Research, an MSc in Biomolecular Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a BSc in Life Science and Technology from the University of Groningen.