Hedy Vekony

Hedy Vekony is a seasoned professional in the medical and scientific research fields with extensive experience in various roles. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor for EU funding at Erasmus MC since April 2022, Hedy previously held positions as a Medical Advisor at Merck Group and as a Medical Consultant at Merck BV. Additional experience includes a role as a Professional Research Assistant at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, concentrating on molecular mechanisms in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, and a background as a Medical Advisor/Medical Science Liaison Oncology at Merck Group, where responsibilities included the development of new products and clinical trials. Hedy's earlier career includes serving as a Publications Manager at TRM Oncology, a Scientific Researcher at Erasmus MC focusing on acute myeloid leukaemia, and a PhD student at VU Medical Center specializing in salivary gland tumors. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Medical Biology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and training at Vanderbilt University.