Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Arjen Speksnijder is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of microbial ecology, currently serving as Lector Metagenomics at Hogeschool Leiden since November 2020, focusing on measuring biodiversity through DNA analysis. Since May 2013, Arjen has held dual roles as Honorary Research Fellow and Head of Laboratories at Naturalis Biodiversity Center, overseeing DNA, morphology, and geological facilities. Prior experience includes leadership positions at GGD Amsterdam, Plant Research International B.V., University of Aberdeen, Natural History Museum, and NIOO-KNAW, where Arjen managed various teams, projects, and laboratories. Arjen holds a PhD in Microbial Ecology from Radboud University and has developed a strong background in research, project management, and academic supervision throughout a distinguished career in biodiversity and microbiology.
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Naturalis Biodiversity Center
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We are Naturalis Biodiversity Center. Through our impressive collection, knowledge and data, we record all life on Earth. This is important, as our future depends on biodiversity. Everything in nature is connected, and balance is vitally important for its continued existence. Naturalis has a passion for nature. We research nature in order to preserve biodiversity. This is how we contribute to solutions for major, global issues involving climate, living environment, food supply and medicine. In the new Naturalis, young and old will be able to discover the amazing world of nature. You can go exploring with the entire family in our brand-new exhibition halls filled with the best of the natural world, including our T. rex Trix.